Job Description:

• 1) Cuts, trims, or scarfs metal objects to dimensions, contour, or bevel specified by blueprints, layout, work order, or oral instructions, using thermal-cutting equipment: Lifts and positions workpiece onto table, manually or using jib or crane.

• 2) Connects hoses from torch to oxygen tank and fuel gas tank, such as acetylene or propane.

• 3) Selects torch tip, gas pressures, speed of cut, and allows for width of cut, according to thickness and type of metal as computed from charts.

• 4) Installs torch tip and turns handle to start and adjust pressure of fuel gas.

• 5) Lights torch and adjusts flow of oxygen to obtain desired mixture, as indicated by color and size of flame.

• 6) Directs flame on workpiece to heat it to oxidizing temperature, as indicated by color of metal.

• 7) Squeezes lever or trigger to release additional jet of oxygen which burns path through metal.

• 8) Guides flame along cutting line, observing cutting to judge angle, distance of torch, and speed of movement.

• 9) Removes and inspects finished workpiece.

• 10) Chips or grinds burrs from edges, using power chisel or portable grinder.

• 11) May lay out cutting lines, using rule, square, compass, or by tracing from template.

• 12) May cut damaged or worn pieces from metal structure, such as bridge or building frames, ship plates, or pipelines.

• 13) May install special tip to cut grooves into metal joints preparatory to welding and be designated Flame Scarfer.