Welders use specialized equipment to join and shape metal components in a wide range of settings, from construction sites to manufacturing facilities. They work with tools such as hand-welding, flame-cutting, soldering, and brazing equipment to fuse metals or repair structural elements. Their work is essential to building and maintaining the infrastructure and equipment that support industries, including energy and transportation.
Welder - Machine Operators
Career Snapshot:
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per year*
Entry to Senior Level
Manufacturing & Industrial Systems
*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.
The Path to Becoming
a(n)
Welder - Machine Operators
Step 1
Earn
a(n)
High School Diploma or GED
Step 2
Earn a Postsecondary Certificate
Required Training:
Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code
SOC 51-4122
SOC Code
Training Programs and Resources:
Step 3
Find a position or apprenticeship
Required Training:
This career typically involves
6-months on-the-job training
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Daily Tasks
A Day in the Life
As
a(n)
Welder - Machine Operators
you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:
Required skills:
What It Takes
Welder - Machine Operators
often have these skills:
Operation and Control
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Controlling operations of equipment or systems, including tools, machinery, and processes.
Operations Monitoring
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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.
Quality Control Analysis
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Conducting tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance of products, services, or systems.
Mechanical Knowledge
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Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Technical Systems Knowledge
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Understanding the components, functions, and interrelationships of complex technical systems.
Production Processes
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Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for manufacturing goods.
Technical Drawing Interpretation
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Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to guide work accurately.
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Career Outlook
210
Employees in
2023
200
Employees in
2032
+
5%
Projected
Growth Rate
200
Annual Projected
Job Openings
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