Job Description: Manual Welding Operators - MIG Welders & FCAW Welders
Department: Manual Welding Cell
Location: Patalganga Fabrication Plant, Maharashtra
Company: Jindal Stainless Steelway Limited (JSSL)
Reporting To: Section Coordinator – Manual Welding
Shift: Rotational (3 Shifts)
Skill Category: Skilled
Work Area: Manual Welding Bay – IRS 350/450 CR Girders
To execute MIG/FCAW welding on stainless steel girders (stiffeners, splice plates, diaphragms) as per approved WPS and fabrication drawings, ensuring quality and safety.
• Weld SS girder components using MIG/FCAW as per WPS and weld plan
• Perform root, intermediate, and capping passes in correct bead sequence.
• Prepare joints by cleaning, brushing, and ensuring edge quality before welding
• Use proper wire, shielding gas, and current/voltage settings as per procedure
• Monitor interpass temperature between passes to maintain weld integrity
• Minimize spatter, undercut, and other defects using a controlled technique
• Collaborate with fitters/helpers for joint readiness; weld only after joint verification
• Interpret and follow welding symbols on fabrication drawings
• Coordinate with QA/NDT for weld inspection and acceptance
• Maintain welding tools, check gas/wire feed, and report faults
Education
ITI – Welder (MIG/FCAW) or 10th + certified MIG/FCAW course
Certification
Valid WQT as per WPS (IRS/ASME/IS codes)
Experience
2–5 yrs in SS/CS girder welding
Process Exposure
MIG/FCAW in 1G, 2G, 3G positions
Drawing Literacy
Welding symbols, bead sequence, joint prep