Welders and flame cutters weld and cut metal parts using gas flame, electric arc and other sources of heat to melt and cut, or to melt and fuse metal.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Welders and flamecutters - from $1,992 to $4,679 per month - 2024.
- A Welders and flamecutters typically earns between $1,992 and $3,510 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,066 and $3,867 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Welding metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc, thermite compound or other methods
- Operating resistance-welding machines
- Using blowtorch to make and repair lead linings, pipes, floors and other lead fixtures
- Brazing metal parts together
- Cutting metal pieces using gas flame or an electric arc
- Joining metal parts by hand soldering
- Monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
- Examining work pieces for defects and measuring work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
