welder

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

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