Operate welding equipment

Description

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 16 occupations
  • Optional in 46 occupations
  • Total: 62 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Filigree maker
    Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree. They solder together tiny beads, twisted threads or a combination of the two…
  • Welding engineer
    Welding engineers research and develop optimal effective welding techniques and design the corresponding, equally efficient equipment to aid in the welding process. They also condu…
  • Pipe welder
    Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumat…
  • Forge equipment technician
    Forge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventative mai…
  • Boilermaker
    Boilermakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery to create, repipe and retube hot water and steam boilers, producing them in all steps of the production process. They cut,…
  • Brazier
    Braziers operate various equipment and machinery such as torches, soldering irons, fluxes and welding machines in order to join two metal pieces together, by heating, melting and f…
  • Pipeline maintenance worker
    Pipeline maintenance workers operate different equipment to keep the suitability of the pipelines. They perform checks for deviations and administer chemicals according to the need…
  • Welder
    Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform s…
  • Spot welder
    Spot welders set up and tend spot welding machines designed to press and join metal workpieces together. The metal resistance to the passage of electrical current and the subsequen…
  • Industrial machinery assembler
    Industrial machinery assemblers manufacture industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly line machines, and labeling machines. They use hand tools and computer-controll…
  • Laser beam welder
    Laser beam welders set up and tend laser beam welding machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a laser beam radiating a concentrated heat…
  • Welding coordinator
    Welding coordinators supervise the workflow of welding applications. They monitor welding processes performed by other welders, supervise the staff, being sometimes responsible for…
  • Electron beam welder
    Electron beam welders set up and tend machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a high-velocity electron beam. They monitor the machining proc…
  • Agricultural machinery technician
    Agricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perf…
  • Welding inspector
    Welding inspectors examine the connections and bonds between metals. They utilise visual tools and electrical instruments to inspect and ensure the quality and safety of connection…
  • Blacksmith
    Blacksmiths heat metal, usually steel, in a forge and shape it with a hammer, chisel, and an anvil. Contemporarily, they predominantly create artisanal metal products, including or…

Optional for

  • Aircraft engine assembler
    Aircraft engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form aircraft engines, such as lightweight piston engines and gas turbines. They review specifications and techn…
  • Container equipment assembly supervisor
    Container equipment assembly supervisors monitor the assembly process of containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They train and coach the workers involved in the assembly t…
  • Plumbing supervisor
    A plumbing supervisor is a professional who oversees plumbing projects and ensures the efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. They play a crucial role…
  • Fluid power technician
    Fluid power technicians install and assemble equipment that uses liquid or gas pressure to transmit or regulate power. They also perform tests on and maintain this equipment. Other…
  • Production engineering technician
    Production engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and …
  • Solderer
    Solderers‚ operate various equipment and machinery such as gas torches, soldering irons, welding machines, or electric-ultrasonic equipment in order to solder together two or more …
  • Container equipment assembler
    Container equipment assemblers manufacture containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They read blueprints and technical drawings to assemble parts and to build piping and fit…
  • Industrial machinery mechanic
    Industrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accessories if necessary, perform maintenance an…
  • Pipeline pump operator
    Pipeline pump operators tend pump equipment and systems to transfer liquids and substances (e.g. such as chemical solutions, crude oil, gases, and others) from one point to the nex…
  • Textile machinery technician
    Textile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing …
  • Textile machine operator
    Textile machine operator supervises the textile process of a group of machines, monitoring quality and productivity. They inspect textile machines after set up, start up, and durin…
  • Pneumatic engineering technician
    Pneumatic engineering technicians evaluate operating pneumatic systems and assemblies such as compressed air machines, and recommend modifications for more efficiency. They are als…
  • Medical device engineering technician
    Medical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
  • Drain technician
    Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainag…
  • Process engineering technician
    Process engineering technicians work closely with engineers to evaluate the existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develo…
  • Pneumatic systems technician
    Pneumatic systems technicians use blueprints and technical documentation to assemble and install equipment operated by gas or air under pressure. They set up the systems according …
  • Pipeline engineer
    A Pipeline Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains systems used to transport fluids such as oil, gas, water, and chemicals safely and efficiently. They ensure that pipelines me…
  • Coachbuilder
    Coachbuilders execute work on vehicle bodies and coaches with skills to form body parts from panels, manufacture and assemble the frames and parts for vehicles. Duties Coachbuilder…
  • Moulding machine technician
    Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, exami…
  • Computer numerical control machine operator
    Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for prog…
  • Toymaker
    Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, sel…
  • Bridge inspector
    Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint breaks, cracks, rust, and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures. They inspect these …
  • Motorcycle assembler
    Motorcycle assemblers fasten motorcycle parts and components together such as frames, wheels, engines etc. To do so, they use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CN…
  • Motor vehicle parts assembler
    Motor vehicle parts assemblers fasten motor vehicle parts and components together. They use hand and tools power tools to connect wiring and cables, position and adjust parts. Moto…
  • Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technician
    Aircraft gas turbine engine overhaul technicians perform overhaul, maintenance and repair work on gas turbine engines. They disassemble, inspect, clean, repair and reassemble the e…
  • Rolling stock assembler
    Rolling stock assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as lifting equipment or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture rollin…
  • Vessel engine assembler
    Vessel engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form engines used for all types of vessels such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboar…
  • Electrolytic cell maker
    Electrolytic cell makers create, finish and test concrete electrolytic cells using equipments, tools and concrete mixers. Other titles The following job titles also refer to electr…
  • Wicker furniture maker
    Wicker furniture makers choose and prepare materials such as softened rattan or willow branches in order to produce wicker furniture such as chairs, tables and couches. They use ha…
  • Gas service technician
    Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults…
  • Brush maker
    Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules. They insert a wooden or aluminium plug …
  • Aircraft assembler
    Aircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed or rotary …
  • Metal products assembler
    Metal products assemblers fit and fasten metal materials according to strictly laid down procedures in order to produce various parts or final products using power tools, hand tool…
  • Chain making machine operator
    Chain making machine operators tend and operate the proper equipment and machinery for the creation of metal chains, including precious metal chains such as for jewellery, and prod…
  • Construction equipment technician
    Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. The…
  • Membranophone musical instruments maker
    Membranophone musical instruments makers create and assemble parts to make membranophone instruments to specified instructions or diagrams. They stretch and attach the membrane to …
  • Industrial engineering technician
    Industrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in improving efficiency, safety and productivity in manufacturing plants. They conduct production studies, prepare la…
  • Metal product quality control inspector
    Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materials at various stages to make sure it conf…
  • Motor vehicle engine assembler
    Motor vehicle engine assemblers build and install prefabricated parts to form motor vehicle engines such as diesel, gas, petrol and electric engines. They review specifications and…
  • Ornamental metal worker
    Ornamental metal workers use finishing equipment and machinery to shape and finish fabricated ornamental metal workpieces, often used for the installation process in construction, …
  • Precision mechanic
    Precision mechanics manufacture precision metal components for machines and assemble them into functional units. They also build electronic measuring and control components. Precis…
  • Gas processing plant operator
    Gas processing plant operators operate and maintain distribution equipment in a gas distribution plant. They distribute gas to utility facilities or consumers, and ensure the corre…
  • Bicycle assembler
    Bicycle assemblers build, tune and ensure good working order of all types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bikes, children's bikes etc. They also assemble accessory product…
  • Wind musical instrument maker
    Wind musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to make wind instruments according to specified instructions and diagrams. They measure and cut the tubing for the resonato…
  • Motor vehicle body assembler
    Motor vehicle body assemblers fasten motor vehicle body parts and components together such as frames, doors, chassis and hoods. They use hand tools, power tools and other equipment…
  • Motor vehicle assembler
    Motor vehicle assemblers install and put prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components together. They inspect the motor vehicles for defects, and test the assembled equipment fo…

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