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

sheet-metal welder

electric spot welder

electric arc welder

resistance welder

flash welder

robotic welder

weld technician

spot welding machine operator

construction welder

stitch welder

sheet metal welder

welder fabricator

fitter-welder

welder-fabricator

spot welder

tack welder

welder-fitter

ultrasonic metal welder

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

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

Essential Knowledge

spot welding machine parts quality standards types of metal electric current

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

spot welder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI