Specialist-Welding

Specialist-Welding

Kolkata, India

Company
Larsen & Toubro
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Glassdoor

Job Description
Specialist-Welding

LNT/-/1613329

MMH-Minerals & MetalsKolkata

Posted On

03 Jan 2026

End Date

02 Jul 2026

Required Experience

18 - 25 Years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

WELDING

Minimum Qualification

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTECH)

Job Description
• Define and govern Welding Procedures (WPS), PQRs, and WPQ for all project types (Bulk Material Handling, Minerals Processing Plants, Pellet Plants, Steel Plants, Non Ferrous Projects).
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ASME, AWS, EN, IS codes).
• Lead development of advanced welding techniques (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, Orbital Welding, Cladding, Hardfacing).
• Drive adoption of automation & mechanized welding for improved productivity and quality
• Provide technical guidance to project teams during fabrication, erection, pre commissioning, and shutdowns.
• Conduct critical welding reviews, joint designs, consumable selection, and metallurgy decisions.
• Troubleshoot complex site issues including material incompatibilities, failures, distortions, rework, delays, etc.
• Review and approve subcontractor welding capabilities
• Ensure all welding works meet IC level and client quality requirements.
• Establish Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and QA procedures specific to welding.
• Implement root cause analyses (RCA) and corrective action plans for welding defects.
• Audit fabrication shops, yards, and site welding operations
• Develop and run Welding Engineer, Supervisor & Welder skill enhancement programs across IC.
• Define and monitor welder qualification programs.
• Support development of welding simulators, training modules, and certification paths
• Ensure strict compliance with welding safety practices, including hot work permits, PPE, fume extraction, and fire safety.
• Promote sustainable welding solutions (low fume consumables, reduced wastage)
• Optimize consumable selection and usage to reduce wastage and cost.
• Drive initiatives to reduce rework and improve fabrication cycle times.
• Develop KPIs for productivity, quality, and cost control in welding
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, SCM, Construction, HSE, Tendering, and Digital teams.
• Support tendering teams with welding inputs, productivity benchmarks, and cost estimates.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives (e WPS, welder performance monitoring, NDT integration)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in India

Q What is the minimum wage for welder jobs in India in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the minimum wage for semi-skilled workers such as welders in the Central Sphere Zone I is ₹25,246 per month effective from January 2026. This rate applies to 26 working days at ₹970 per day. Overtime is paid at twice the ordinary rate for hours beyond 9 per day.
Q What qualifications and experience are required for entry-level welder jobs in India?
A National Certificate in Welder trade (NCVT) from an ITI after Class 8th is mandatory, which is a 1-year course. No prior experience is needed for fresher positions registered under CTS trades. The course covers arc and gas welding with 1920 hours of training.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder jobs on the National Career Service portal?
Required documents include Aadhaar card, ITI Welder certificate (NCVT/SCVT), PAN card, bank passbook, and passport-size photos. Self-attested copies must be uploaded during registration on NCS. Employers verify these for shortlisting as of 2026 guidelines.
Q What are the working hours, weekly off, and annual leave for welders under Indian labour laws?
Under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, welders work 48 hours per week with a maximum 12 hours per day including overtime. One paid weekly off is mandatory, and 15 days casual leave plus 12 days earned leave per year are provided after 240 days service. These rules apply to factories with 10+ workers.
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