Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers use handheld or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. They also fill holes, indentations or seams of metal products.
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers have several typical job duties:
Study blueprints, sketches or specifications.
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.
Maintain equipment and machinery.
*Source: bls.gov
National Median Salary
$38,150 annually*
*Figure represents national average. To view the average salary in your state visit the bureau of labor statistics.
Requirements
Entry-level education requirements:
High school diploma/GED and postsecondary nondegree award (certificate)
Job outlook (2014-24): Growing slower than average (4 percent projected growth)*
