Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsmetal thermal conductivityfuel gastypes of metalcutting technologiestorch temperature for metal processeswelding techniquesflammable fluidsnon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmetal bending techniquesmanufacture of small metal parts3D printing processmaintenance of printing machinesmaintenance operationsautomation technologyprinting on large scale machinesmechanics of vesselsmechanics of motor vehiclesprinting materialsroboticscharacteristics of productsmanufacturing of steam generatorsmechatronicsprinting techniquesferrous metal processingmetal smoothing technologies
Practical Skills
perform metal active gas weldingperform test runensure correct metal temperatureweld in hyperbaric conditionsoperate welding equipmentensure equipment availabilityspot metal imperfectionsalign componentsfollow health and safety procedures in constructioninterpret 3D planstroubleshootselect filler metalfollow safety precautions in work practiceshandle fuelsperform tungsten inert gas weldingrepair metal sheetswear appropriate protective gearapply precision metalworking techniquessmooth burred surfacesrecognise signs of corrosionperform metal inert gas weldingoperate oxy-fuel welding torchshape sheet metal objectsmonitor gaugeapply arc welding techniquesjoin metalsremove processed workpieceinterpret 2D plansapply soldering techniquesapply spot welding techniquesconsult technical resourcesapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesapply brazing techniquesdetermine suitability of materialsperform product testinghandle gas cylindersoperate 3D computer graphics softwareassemble metal partsoperate automated process controlmark processed workpieceensure correct gas pressureread standard blueprintsmaintain mechatronic equipmentuse sheet metal shearsapply thermite welding techniquesmaintain robotic equipmentoperate precision measuring equipmentperform minor repairs to equipmentoperate brazing equipmentoperate printing machineryoperate soldering equipmentoperate oxy-fuel cutting torchoperate plasma cutting torchinspect construction suppliesprepare pieces for joiningkeep records of work progressapply fluxperform welding inspectionoperate oxygen cutting torch