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Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Acetylene Cutter

2.	Acetylene Torch Burner

3.	Aluminum Welder

4.	Arc Cutter

5.	Arc Welder

6.	Arc Welder Apprentice

7.	Atomic Welder

8.	Bar Welder

9.	Basin Finish Operator-Tig Welder

10.	Bit Welder

11.	Blade Worker

12.	Body Welder

13.	Boiler Welder

14.	Burner

15.	Butt Welder

16.	Can Solderer

17.	Combination Welder

18.	Combination Welder Apprentice

19.	Cutting Torch Operator

20.	Die Welder

21.	Electric Arc Welder

22.	Electric Spot Welder

23.	Electric Welder

24.	Experimental Welder

25.	Fabrication Welder

26.	Fabricator

27.	Filament Welder

28.	Fitter-Welder

29.	Fitter/Welder

30.	Flame Burner

31.	Flame Cutter

32.	Flash Welder

33.	Frame Welder Cargo Utility Trailers

34.	Gas Burner Operator

35.	Gas Cutter

36.	Gas Welder

37.	Gas Welder Apprentice

38.	Getter Welder

39.	Gun Welder

40.	Hand Thermal Cutter

41.	Heliarc Welder

42.	Helium Arc Welder

43.	Induction Heating Equipment Setter

44.	Industrial Welder

45.	Iron Cutter

46.	Journeyman Pipe Welder

47.	Lap Welder

48.	Lead Burner

49.	Lead Burner Apprentice

50.	Line Welder

51.	Liner Assembler

52.	Maintenance Welder

53.	Master Welder

54.	Mechanic and Welder

55.	Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver

56.	Mechanic/Welder

57.	Metal Welder

58.	Mig Welder

59.	Mig-Welder

60.	Oxyacetylene Burner

61.	Oxyacetylene Cutter

62.	Oxyacetylene Torch Operator

63.	Oxyacetylene Welder

64.	Oxyhydrogen Welder

65.	Production Line Welder

66.	Production Welder

67.	Rail Bonder

68.	Robotic Welder

69.	Scrap Cutter

70.	Scrap Iron Cutter

71.	Scrap Metal Burner

72.	Second Class Welder

73.	Service Tech/Welder

74.	Set-Up Welder, Mig, Tig, and Stick Welding

75.	Sheet Metal Welder

76.	Shotweld Operator

77.	Spot Welder

78.	Steel Burner

79.	Steel Cutter

80.	Steel Welder

81.	Stitch Welder

82.	Structural Welder

83.	Sub Arc Operator

84.	Tack Welder

85.	Tank Truck Mechanic

86.	Tank Welder

87.	Thermite Welder

88.	Tig Welder

89.	Torch Burner

90.	Torch Cutter

91.	Torch Heater

92.	Torch Operator

93.	Torch Shearer

94.	Torch Straightener

95.	Torch Straightener and Heater

96.	Ultrasonic Solderer

97.	Underwater Welder

98.	Unionmelt Operator

99.	Weld Lay Out Worker

100.	Welder

101.	Welder and Fitter

102.	Welder Apprentice

103.	Welder Fabricator

104.	Welder First Class

105.	Welder Fitter

106.	Welder Operator

107.	Welder Tech

108.	Welder, Metal Fab

109.	Welder-Assembler

110.	Welder-Fitter

111.	Welder-Fitter Apprentice

112.	Welder-Machine Operator

113.	Welder-Manufacture

114.	Welder/Fabricator

115.	Welder/Fitter

116.	Welder/Installer

117.	Welding Estimator

118.	Welding Lead Burner

119.	Welding Setter

120.	Welding Specialist

121.	Welding Technician

122.	Welding Tester

123.	Wire Welder

Job Tasks

	Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Operate welding equipment.

	Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.

	Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products. Lay out parts to prepare for assembly. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Operate welding equipment.

	Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Operate welding equipment.

	Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Operate welding equipment. Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.

	Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Operate welding equipment.

	Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment. Operate welding equipment.

	Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.

	Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Determine metal or plastic production methods. Select production equipment according to product specifications.

	Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.

	Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Operate welding equipment.

	Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

	Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. Trim excess material from workpieces. Operate grinding equipment.

	Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. Smooth metal surfaces or edges. Operate grinding equipment.

	Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Signal crane operators to move large workpieces. Signal others to coordinate work activities.

	Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

	Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information. Design templates or patterns.

	Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across workpieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal. Operate welding equipment.

	Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

	Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths. Clean production equipment. Operate grinding equipment.

	Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.

	Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives. Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools. Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Repair parts or assemblies.

	Fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts. Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

	Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Estimate materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain required stocks of materials. Estimate material requirements for production. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines, such as brakes and shears. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Join parts such as beams and steel reinforcing rods in buildings, bridges, and highways, bolting and riveting as necessary. Assemble metal structures. Operate welding equipment.

	Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work. Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

	Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

	Hammer out bulges or bends in metal workpieces. Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.

	Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Mix and apply protective coatings to products. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

	Operate brazing and soldering equipment. Solder parts or workpieces.

	Melt lead bars, wire, or scrap to add lead to joints or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form. Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. They also fill holes, indentations, or seams of metal products.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers may work outdoors, often in inclement weather, or indoors, sometimes in a confined area. They may work on a scaffold, high off the ground, and they occasionally must lift heavy objects and work in awkward positions. Although most work full time, overtime is common.

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