welder
Code 7212.3
The welder (soldadora) joins metals with welding processes per drawing, code and quality required by the site or plant. Use this Job Dictionary profile to profile a high-demand trade in mining, metalworking and construction.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- metal thermal conductivity
- fuel gas
- flammable fluids
- quality standards
- cutting technologies
- torch temperature for metal processes
- types of metal
- welding techniques
Skills and competences
- align components
- smooth burred surfaces
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- apply arc welding techniques
- monitor gauge
- spot metal imperfections
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- operate welding equipment
- operate oxy-fuel welding torch
- handle fuels
- shape sheet metal objects
- perform metal active gas welding
- perform metal inert gas welding
- perform tungsten inert gas welding
- weld in hyperbaric conditions
- recognise signs of corrosion
- repair metal sheets
- troubleshoot
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- remove processed workpiece
- perform test run
- join metals
- wear appropriate protective gear
Transversal competences
- follow safety precautions in work practices
- ensure correct metal temperature
- select filler metal
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What to assess for this role
Assess weld quality, blueprint reading and PPE/safety discipline.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a welder do?
- Prepares joints, applies the process (MIG, TIG, stick, etc.) and visually inspects per procedure.
- Do certifications matter?
- Yes on many contracts: the client requires a procedure and a qualified welder. Check the ad's scope.
- What to assess when hiring?
- Practical test, rework history and hot-work safety habits.
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences