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 items (usually metals), by melting and forming a metal filler in between the joints, the filler metal has a lower melting point than the adjoining metal.

Alternative Labels

butt solderer

construction solderer

electric arc solderer

electric spot solderer

fitter-solderer

flash solderer

resistance solderer

robotic solderer

sheet-metal solderer

sheet metal solderer

solder-fabricator

solderer-fitter

soldering fabricator

soldering technician

stitch solderer

tack solderer

ultrasonic metal solderer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply flux apply precision metalworking techniques apply soldering techniques ensure correct metal temperature ensure equipment availability monitor gauge operate soldering equipment perform test run prepare pieces for joining remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece select filler metal spot metal imperfections wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

quality standards torch temperature for metal processes types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust temperature gauges apply brazing techniques apply preliminary treatment to workpieces consult technical resources ensure correct gas pressure handle fuels keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment operate brazing equipment operate oxy-fuel welding torch operate precision measuring equipment operate welding equipment perform product testing work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

ferrous metal processing flammable fluids fuel gas manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition metal joining technologies metal smoothing technologies non-ferrous metal processing precious metal processing types of metal manufacturing processes welding techniques

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/17b29190-6746-4b81-a1d1-8053a5bbc0e9

Status

released

Occupations

solderer

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status