welder

Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform simple visual inspection of welds.

Alternative Labels

aerospace welder

aircraft welder

arc welder

boiler welder

construction welder

fitter

gas welder

maintenance technician

maintenance welder

marine welder

motor vehicle welder

naval metalworker

naval welder

oxy-fuel welder

oxyacetylene welder

oxy welder

production welder

repair and maintenance technician

repair fitter

repair technician

repair welder

steel welder

underwater welder

welding practitioner

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

Narrower occupations

- electron beam welder

- laser beam welder

- pipe welder

- spot welder

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

align components apply arc welding techniques apply precision metalworking techniques ensure correct metal temperature ensure equipment availability follow health and safety procedures in construction follow safety precautions in work practices handle fuels interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans join metals monitor gauge operate oxy-fuel welding torch operate welding equipment perform metal active gas welding perform metal inert gas welding perform test run perform tungsten inert gas welding recognise signs of corrosion remove processed workpiece repair metal sheets select filler metal shape sheet metal objects smooth burred surfaces spot metal imperfections troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear weld in hyperbaric conditions

Essential Knowledge

cutting technologies flammable fluids fuel gas metal thermal conductivity quality standards torch temperature for metal processes types of metal welding techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

apply brazing techniques apply flux apply preliminary treatment to workpieces apply soldering techniques apply spot welding techniques apply thermite welding techniques assemble metal parts consult technical resources determine suitability of materials ensure correct gas pressure handle gas cylinders inspect construction supplies keep records of work progress maintain mechatronic equipment maintain robotic equipment mark processed workpiece operate 3D computer graphics software operate automated process control operate brazing equipment operate oxy-fuel cutting torch operate oxygen cutting torch operate plasma cutting torch operate precision measuring equipment operate printing machinery operate soldering equipment perform minor repairs to equipment perform product testing perform welding inspection prepare pieces for joining read standard blueprints use sheet metal shears

Optional Knowledge

3D printing process automation technology characteristics of products ferrous metal processing maintenance of printing machines maintenance operations manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of steam generators mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics of vessels mechatronics metal bending techniques metal smoothing technologies non-ferrous metal processing printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques robotics types of metal manufacturing processes

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7aedaa07-3884-4c5b-88f9-80997b2aa54b

Status

released

Occupations

welder

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI