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

sheet metal solderer

fitter-solderer

ultrasonic metal solderer

stitch solderer

robotic solderer

tack solderer

solderer-fitter

electric spot solderer

soldering fabricator

flash solderer

electric arc solderer

solderer

construction solderer

sheet-metal solderer

butt solderer

soldering technician

solder-fabricator

resistance 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

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

Essential Knowledge

types of metal quality standards torch temperature for metal processes

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

solderer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI