spot welder

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.

Alternative Labels

butt welder

construction welder

electric arc welder

electric spot welder

fitter-welder

flash welder

resistance welder

robotic welder

sheet-metal welder

sheet metal welder

spot welding machine operator

stitch welder

tack welder

ultrasonic metal welder

welder-fabricator

welder-fitter

welder fabricator

weld technician

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 precision metalworking techniques apply spot welding techniques ensure correct metal temperature ensure equipment availability monitor gauge operate welding equipment perform test run prepare pieces for joining remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine spot metal imperfections supply machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

electric current quality standards spot welding machine parts types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust temperature gauges advise on machinery malfunctions apply arc welding techniques apply electrolytes to cathodes and anodes apply preliminary treatment to workpieces consult technical resources ensure correct gas pressure keep records of work progress monitor automated machines monitor conveyor belt operate oxy-fuel welding torch operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance perform metal active gas welding perform metal inert gas welding perform product testing record production data for quality control smooth burred surfaces supply machine with appropriate tools

Optional Knowledge

electrical discharge ferrous metal processing manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition metal joining technologies metal thermal conductivity non-ferrous metal processing types of metal manufacturing processes welding techniques

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

spot welder

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI