Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
O*NET Code: 51-4122.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
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💼 Also Known As
Aluminum WelderArc and Gas WelderArc Welding Machine OperatorBillet AssemblerBraze OperatorBrazing Machine OperatorBrazing Machine SetterBrazing Machine Setter OperatorBrazing Machine Setup OperatorBrazing Machine TenderCertified WelderControlled Atmospheric Furnace BrazerElectron Beam Machine Welder SetterElectron Beam Welder SetterElectron Beam Welding Machine OperatorElectroslag Welding Machine OperatorExplosion WelderFabricatorField OperatorField Technician (Field Tech)
⚡ Skills (8)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (14)
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Microsoft operating system
Operating system software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Tool center point TCP setting software
Industrial control software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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