Level 1 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks: Identify and explain proper personal protection used in steelwork, sheet metal, welding, and pipefitting Explain how to avoid electric shock when welding Identify, explain, and use hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, and pipe threading machine Bend pipes by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machines Identify, explain, and install various types of gaskets and O-rings Perform square cuts, bevel cuts, pierce slots, and cut slots Identify, explain, and use CAC-A equipment and select electrodes Identify and explain different joint designs Capable of operating forklifts, scissor lifts and pallet jacks Responsible for complying with all safety and project rules Other tasks and duties as assigned Level 2 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks: Perform and understand all competencies & job requirements of Mechanical Level 1 Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel and plasma arc cutting equipment and install various pipe fittings per job specifications Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions Assemble and install a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulk, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools Identify, explain, and use oxyfuel cutting equipment and demonstrate the use of various pipefitting hand tools Set up and use plasma arc cutting equipment May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation Perform multiple-pass GTAW fillet welds on carbon steel using carbon steel filler in the following positions: Flat (1F), Horizontal (2F), Vertical (3F), Overhead (4F) Perform multiple-pass GTAW V-groove welds on carbon steel using carbon steel filler in the following positions: Flat (1G), Horizontal (2G), Vertical (3G), Overhead (4G) Other tasks or projects as assigned. Level 3 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks: Perform and understand all competencies & job requirements of Mechanical Level 1 & 2 Perform material take-offs from drawings, isometrics, and/or plans Ability to manage a small crew periodically in the absence of Mechanical Level 4 Capable of operating cranes and lulls in addition to forklifts, scissor lifts and pallet jacks Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using SMAW equipment in the following positions:1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using GMAW equipment in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using FCAW equipment in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using GTAW equipment in the following positions: 2G, 5G, 6G Perform open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate using SMAW equipment and electrodes in the following positions: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Perform open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe using SMAW equipment and electrodes in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G Other tasks or projects as assigned.