Welder
What They Do
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
Education
Certificate after high school or high school diploma/GED usually needed
Median Income
$40,240
Skills Needed
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities Needed
Keep your arm or hand steady
Hold or move items with your hands
Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down