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spot welder

Spot welders set up and tend spot welding machines designed to press and join metal workpieces together.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards spot welding machine parts types of metal electric current

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of steam generators electrical discharge ferrous metal processing manufacture of small metal parts types of metal manufacturing processes metal thermal conductivity welding techniques manufacturing of tools manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery non-ferrous metal processing metal joining technologies

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge perform test run operate welding equipment prepare pieces for joining wear appropriate protective gear remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability ensure correct metal temperature troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine apply precision metalworking techniques spot metal imperfections supply machine apply spot welding techniques remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform metal inert gas welding operate precision measuring equipment smooth burred surfaces apply arc welding techniques perform machine maintenance supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources record production data for quality control ensure correct gas pressure apply electrolytes to cathodes and anodes perform product testing adjust temperature gauges keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt perform metal active gas welding operate oxy-fuel welding torch apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions monitor automated machines

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