Considered the most difficult, the overhead position requires welding the underside of a joint. Molten metal wants to fall onto the welder.

Often called the "downhand" position, this is the most straightforward technique.

Vertical-down or flat positions are significantly faster for production work.

Keeping the weld puddle small and using a slightly faster travel speed helps prevent the metal from dripping before it solidifies. 3. Vertical Position (3G and 3F)

| Position | Code | Plate Orientation | Weld Axis | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1G | Horizontal | Horizontal | Easy | | Horizontal | 2G | Vertical | Horizontal | Moderate | | Vertical | 3G | Vertical | Vertical | Hard | | Overhead | 4G | Overhead | Horizontal | Expert | | Inclined Pipe | 6G | 45° Fixed | Variable | Master |