Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Careers / Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Job Description


	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.

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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.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	7,310
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	4,090
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing	3,160
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	2,050
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	1,910
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing	1,800
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing	1,560
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	1,440
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing	1,080
Forging and Stamping	1,080

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Annual Salary	$36,120
Average Hourly Wage	$17.36
Total Employment	40,350