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Career Details

Welders
Weld or join metal parts. They also fill holes, indentions, or seams of metal products, using hand-held metal joining equipment.

What You’ll Do

  • Calculate dimensions to be welded
  • Inspect structures or materials to be welded
  • Ignite torches or start power supplies
  • Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Comprehension,Coordination,Dependability,Hands-On Activities,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Design,Mathematics,Mechanical,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $39,010.00

Range

High: $65,590.00

Low : $27,270.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

Certificate

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Time Management

Technology

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Hydraulics,Microsoft Office Software,Welding Equipment