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Job Description


	Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers

About 2 out of 3 jobs in this occupation are in manufacturing industries. Training ranges from a few weeks to several years of school and on-the-job training. Employment is projected to experience little or no change. Job prospects should be good for skilled welders because employers are reporting difficulty finding enough qualified people.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	38,850
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing	20,400
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	14,540
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing	13,700
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing	13,550
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing	12,080
Ship and Boat Building	12,010
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	11,800
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	10,880
Employment Services	9,370

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Average Annual Salary	$37,920
Average Hourly Wage	$18.23
Total Employment	316,290