Title: Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations.
Course: Industrial Maintenance Technology I (13203-I) > Section: Performing Welding Operations

Performance should include

- placing equipment in operation
- performing minor repairs
- selecting machine settings
- selecting electrodes
- demonstrating
  - fillet and groove welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
  - single- and multiple-pass welds with organic and low hydrogen electrodes in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a welder determine the proper shade filter lens?
- Does SMAW welding require a constant current or constant voltage machine. Why?
- What is open circuit voltage?
- What are the considerations when selecting an electrode?