Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Work Activities
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Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
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Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
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Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
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Observe meters, gauges, or machine operations to ensure that soldering or brazing processes meet specifications.
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Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
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Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
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Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.
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Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be bonded, calculating production measurements, as necessary.
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Compute and record settings for new work, applying knowledge of metal properties, principles of welding, and shop mathematics.
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Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
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Set dials and timing controls to regulate electrical current, gas flow pressure, heating or cooling cycles, or shut-off.
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Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
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Select, position, align, and bolt jigs, holding fixtures, guides, or stops onto machines, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
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Mark weld points and positions of components on workpieces, using rules, squares, templates, or scribes.
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Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools.
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Record operational information on specified production reports.
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Prepare metal surfaces or workpieces, using hand-operated equipment, such as grinders, cutters, or drills.
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Transfer components, metal products, or assemblies, using moving equipment.
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Conduct trial runs before welding, soldering, or brazing, and make necessary adjustments to equipment.
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Remove completed workpieces or parts from machinery, using hand tools.
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Select torch tips, alloys, flux, coil, tubing, or wire, according to metal types or thicknesses, data charts, or records.
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Tend auxiliary equipment used in welding processes.
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Fill hoppers and position spouts to direct flow of flux or manually brush flux onto seams of workpieces.
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Devise or build fixtures or jigs used to hold parts in place during welding, brazing, or soldering.
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Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines.
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Add chemicals or materials to workpieces or machines to facilitate bonding or to cool workpieces.
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Immerse completed workpieces into water or acid baths to cool and clean components.
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Dress electrodes, using tip dressers, files, emery cloths, or dressing wheels.
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Anneal finished workpieces to relieve internal stress.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Education
High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience
No work experience
- Training
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Initiative
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Cooperation
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Self Control
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Integrity
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Welding robots
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Spot welding machine
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Micrometers
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Calipers
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Adjustable widemouth pliers
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Word processing software
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Spreadsheet software
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Operating system software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Electronic mail software
