Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsspot welding machine partstypes of metalelectric currentelectrical dischargenon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmetal thermal conductivitymanufacturing of metal containersmetal joining technologiesmanufacture of small metal partsmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of steam generatorswelding techniquesferrous metal processingmanufacturing of tools
Practical Skills
perform test runapply spot welding techniquesset up the controller of a machineensure correct metal temperatureoperate welding equipmentensure equipment availabilityspot metal imperfectionstroubleshootwear appropriate protective gearapply precision metalworking techniquesremove inadequate workpiecesmonitor gaugeremove processed workpiecesupply machineprepare pieces for joiningperform metal active gas weldingconsult technical resourcesapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesmonitor automated machinesperform product testingrecord production data for quality controlensure correct gas pressureapply electrolytes to cathodes and anodesoperate precision measuring equipmentsmooth burred surfacesperform machine maintenanceperform metal inert gas weldingadvise on machinery malfunctionsoperate oxy-fuel welding torchadjust temperature gaugessupply machine with appropriate toolsapply arc welding techniquesmonitor conveyor beltkeep records of work progress