spot welder

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/97dadd59-d1cb-4fef-81a7-d92eb15572e2

Description

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 subsequent heat created in the process allows for the local melting and joining of the parts.

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

apply precision metalworking techniques (essential · skill/competence)
apply spot welding techniques (essential · skill/competence)
electric current (essential · knowledge)
ensure correct metal temperature (essential · skill/competence)
ensure equipment availability (essential · skill/competence)
monitor gauge (essential · skill/competence)
operate welding equipment (essential · skill/competence)
perform test run (essential · skill/competence)
prepare pieces for joining (essential · skill/competence)
quality standards (essential · knowledge)
remove inadequate workpieces (essential · skill/competence)
remove processed workpiece (essential · skill/competence)
set up the controller of a machine (essential · skill/competence)
spot metal imperfections (essential · skill/competence)
spot welding machine parts (essential · knowledge)
supply machine (essential · skill/competence)
troubleshoot (essential · skill/competence)
types of metal (essential · knowledge)
wear appropriate protective gear (essential · skill/competence)
adjust temperature gauges (optional · skill/competence)
advise on machinery malfunctions (optional · skill/competence)
apply arc welding techniques (optional · skill/competence)
apply electrolytes to cathodes and anodes (optional · skill/competence)
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces (optional · skill/competence)
consult technical resources (optional · skill/competence)
electrical discharge (optional · knowledge)
ensure correct gas pressure (optional · skill/competence)
ferrous metal processing (optional · knowledge)
keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
manufacture of small metal parts (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of cutlery (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of doors from metal (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of heating equipment (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of metal containers (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of steam generators (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of tools (optional · knowledge)
manufacturing of weapons and ammunition (optional · knowledge)
metal joining technologies (optional · knowledge)
metal thermal conductivity (optional · knowledge)
monitor automated machines (optional · skill/competence)
monitor conveyor belt (optional · skill/competence)
non-ferrous metal processing (optional · knowledge)
operate oxy-fuel welding torch (optional · skill/competence)
operate precision measuring equipment (optional · skill/competence)
perform machine maintenance (optional · skill/competence)
perform metal active gas welding (optional · skill/competence)
perform metal inert gas welding (optional · skill/competence)
perform product testing (optional · skill/competence)
record production data for quality control (optional · skill/competence)
smooth burred surfaces (optional · skill/competence)
supply machine with appropriate tools (optional · skill/competence)
types of metal manufacturing processes (optional · knowledge)
welding techniques (optional · knowledge)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/97dadd59-d1cb-4fef-81a7-d92eb15572e2

Base · occupation_code7212.3.4

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured1

Translation · preferred_labelspot welder

Translation · alt_labelswelder fabricator
construction welder
welder-fitter
electric arc welder
flash welder
fitter-welder
butt welder
resistance welder
welder-fabricator
sheet metal welder
sheet-metal welder
ultrasonic metal welder
robotic welder
tack welder
weld technician
electric spot welder
stitch welder
spot welding machine operator

Translation · descriptionSpot 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 subsequent heat created in the process allows for the local melting and joining of the parts.