welder

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7aedaa07-3884-4c5b-88f9-80997b2aa54b

Description

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 simple visual inspection of welds.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 72 · Metal, machinery and related trades workers → 721 · Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers → 7212 · Welders and flamecutters

Related skills

align components (essential · skill/competence)
apply arc welding techniques (essential · skill/competence)
apply precision metalworking techniques (essential · skill/competence)
cutting technologies (essential · knowledge)
ensure correct metal temperature (essential · skill/competence)
ensure equipment availability (essential · skill/competence)
flammable fluids (essential · knowledge)
follow health and safety procedures in construction (essential · skill/competence)
follow safety precautions in work practices (essential · skill/competence)
fuel gas (essential · knowledge)
handle fuels (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 2D plans (essential · skill/competence)
interpret 3D plans (essential · skill/competence)
join metals (essential · skill/competence)
metal thermal conductivity (essential · knowledge)
monitor gauge (essential · skill/competence)
operate oxy-fuel welding torch (essential · skill/competence)
operate welding equipment (essential · skill/competence)
perform metal active gas welding (essential · skill/competence)
perform metal inert gas welding (essential · skill/competence)
perform test run (essential · skill/competence)
perform tungsten inert gas welding (essential · skill/competence)
quality standards (essential · knowledge)
recognise signs of corrosion (essential · skill/competence)
remove processed workpiece (essential · skill/competence)
repair metal sheets (essential · skill/competence)
select filler metal (essential · skill/competence)
shape sheet metal objects (essential · skill/competence)
smooth burred surfaces (essential · skill/competence)
spot metal imperfections (essential · skill/competence)
torch temperature for metal processes (essential · knowledge)
troubleshoot (essential · skill/competence)
types of metal (essential · knowledge)
wear appropriate protective gear (essential · skill/competence)
weld in hyperbaric conditions (essential · skill/competence)
welding techniques (essential · knowledge)
3D printing process (optional · knowledge)
apply brazing techniques (optional · skill/competence)
apply flux (optional · skill/competence)
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces (optional · skill/competence)
apply soldering techniques (optional · skill/competence)
apply spot welding techniques (optional · skill/competence)
apply thermite welding techniques (optional · skill/competence)
assemble metal parts (optional · skill/competence)
automation technology (optional · knowledge)
characteristics of products (optional · knowledge)
consult technical resources (optional · skill/competence)
determine suitability of materials (optional · skill/competence)
ensure correct gas pressure (optional · skill/competence)
ferrous metal processing (optional · knowledge)
handle gas cylinders (optional · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
maintain mechatronic equipment (optional · skill/competence)
maintain robotic equipment (optional · skill/competence)
maintenance of printing machines (optional · knowledge)
maintenance operations (optional · knowledge)
manufacture of small metal parts (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of steam generators (optional · knowledge)
mark processed workpiece (optional · skill/competence)
mechanics of motor vehicles (optional · knowledge)
mechanics of vessels (optional · knowledge)
mechatronics (optional · knowledge)
metal bending techniques (optional · knowledge)
metal smoothing technologies (optional · knowledge)
non-ferrous metal processing (optional · knowledge)
operate 3D computer graphics software (optional · skill/competence)
operate automated process control (optional · skill/competence)
operate brazing equipment (optional · skill/competence)
operate oxy-fuel cutting torch (optional · skill/competence)
operate oxygen cutting torch (optional · skill/competence)
operate plasma cutting torch (optional · skill/competence)
operate precision measuring equipment (optional · skill/competence)
operate printing machinery (optional · skill/competence)
operate soldering equipment (optional · skill/competence)
perform minor repairs to equipment (optional · skill/competence)
perform product testing (optional · skill/competence)
perform welding inspection (optional · skill/competence)
prepare pieces for joining (optional · skill/competence)
printing materials (optional · knowledge)
printing on large scale machines (optional · knowledge)
printing techniques (optional · knowledge)
read standard blueprints (optional · skill/competence)
robotics (optional · knowledge)
types of metal manufacturing processes (optional · knowledge)
use sheet metal shears (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7aedaa07-3884-4c5b-88f9-80997b2aa54b

Base · occupation_code7212.3

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured0

Translation · preferred_labelwelder

Translation · alt_labelsfitter
repair and maintenance technician
gas welder
oxyacetylene welder
repair fitter
naval welder
steel welder
maintenance technician
arc welder
aircraft welder
naval metalworker
construction welder
repair technician
underwater welder
aerospace welder
maintenance welder
marine welder
oxy welder
motor vehicle welder
repair welder
oxy-fuel welder
boiler welder
production welder
welding practitioner

Translation · descriptionWelders 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 simple visual inspection of welds.