How do they match: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

  • Compute and record settings for new work, applying knowledge of metal properties, principles of welding, and shop mathematics.
  • Fill hoppers and position spouts to direct flow of flux or manually brush flux onto seams of workpieces.
  • Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
  • Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines.

  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.