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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

pipe welder

Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them.

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Description

Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumatics, hydraulics, for installation on site according to the safety and production requirements.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
technical drawingspipeline coating propertiesisometric perspectivetypes of pipelineshydraulics
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
maintenance of printing machinessecurity requirements of goods transported via pipelineshealth and safety hazards undergroundtypes of metalroboticsmaintenance operations3D printing processrigging terminologymetal and metal ore productsmechanicsprinting materialsprinting on large scale machinesprinting techniquesmechatronicsautomation technology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
work with blacksmithing hand toolsoperate welding equipmentuse measurement instrumentsdetect flaws in pipeline infrastructureassemble manufactured pipeline partstest pipeline infrastructure operationsclear pipelinescooperate with colleaguesapply health and safety standardsuse metal bending techniquesuse wrenchesfollow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesoperate soldering equipmentuse rigging equipmentensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresinstall metal gas pipinginspect pipelineslay pipe installationmeasure parts of manufactured productsconsider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flowsperform follow-up on pipeline route servicesprevent pipeline deteriorationguide drill pipes
OPTIONALOptional competences
cast metaladjust feeder tubesoperate forkliftprepare copper gas-lines pipeskeep task recordslay sewer pipefollow verbal instructionsjoin metalsmaintain mechatronic equipmentmaintain robotic equipmentrepair pipelinesfollow written instructionsinstall septic systemshandle chemicalsoperate pumping equipmentcomply with pipeline transport regulationsoperate sumpsoperate automated process controlheat metalsperform water analysisoperate pumpsdevelop assembly instructionsoperate hydraulic pumpsoperate printing machinerydetermine suitability of materialstransport pipesoperate 3D computer graphics softwareread assembly drawings

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

71 total
28 essential · 43 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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