solderer

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal torch temperature for metal processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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