PROCEDURE FOR WELDER Reference : DE/WA/PR/01

Revision : 00
APPROVAL Date : 29.07.2009
Page : 1 of 2

General:
This procedure is applicable for ‘Welder Approval’. Once a welding procedure has been approved, it is
important to ensure that all the welders employed in production, in that particular process should meet the
quality set down in the application standard. Welder tests are carried out, where the welders are directed to
an approved WPS by the welding inspector, who also acts as the witness. Upon completion of test plate, or
pipe, check for quality by VT, then NDT generally using Radiography or Ultra-sonic Testing then
followed by some basic qualitative chemical or mechanical destructive tests, in that order, with the amount
of testing being dependent on the level of skill demanded from the welder by the application standard.
Procedure:

1. Check for hand gloves, goggles and all safety equipments are available.
2. Check for welding process, condition of equipment and test area for suitability.
3. Ensure grinders, chipping hammers, wire brush and all hand tools are available.
4. Check materials to be welded are correct and stamped correctly for the test.
5. Check consumables specification, test certificates, and any baking pre-treatments.
6. Check the welder’s name and identification details are correct.
7. Ensure any specified preheat has been applied, and is measured correctly.
8. Check that the joint has been correctly prepared and tacked or jigged.
9. Check that the joint and seam is in the correct position for the test.
10. Explain the nature of the test and check that the welder understands the WPS.
11. Check that the welder completes the root run, fill and cap as per the WPS.
12. Ensure welders identity and stop start location are clearly marked.
13. Carry out the required tests and record the parameters.
14. The Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQR) to be generated with the baking of
NDT reports.

Prepared By Approved By