grayseal
Materials
- Jun 29, 2001
- 78
Manual welding operator factor is the percentage of actual arc time during a specified length of time. I am looking for an industry/OSHA suggested safe operating factor.
The manufacturing industry is pushing to do more with less, but one can only weld so fast. It is not the same as an assembler or machinist. A high majority of people have never struck and arc or looked at a weld puddle.
Most of the parts we weld manually weight less than 40 pounds and are fixtured. A plan is being implemented to have a seperate person load the fixture so that the welder can increase his arc time.
General physical exertion and eye strain are factors here. I fear quality and employee satisfaction will suffer.
Any help would be appreciated,
grayseal
The manufacturing industry is pushing to do more with less, but one can only weld so fast. It is not the same as an assembler or machinist. A high majority of people have never struck and arc or looked at a weld puddle.
Most of the parts we weld manually weight less than 40 pounds and are fixtured. A plan is being implemented to have a seperate person load the fixture so that the welder can increase his arc time.
General physical exertion and eye strain are factors here. I fear quality and employee satisfaction will suffer.
Any help would be appreciated,
grayseal
