Occupation welder

Welders use welding machines (e.g. hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment) to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, seams of fabricated metal products, etc.

Tasks

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to determine material and equipment requirements.
• Clean and prepare the surfaces for welding.
• Lay out and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using tools such as straightedges, combination squares, calipers and rulers.
• Weld metal and plastic components.
• Monitor the operation of welding machines.
• Examine quality of welding to detect defects.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filling, bathing in acid solutions, etc.
• Keep records, e.g. of the welding work, and report on the maintenance of equipment.
• Clean the work area.
• Maintain the welding machines.

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