Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base user interface and query software

Tasks
	Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.
	Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
	Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
	Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
	Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
	Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
	Record operational information on specified production reports.
	Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines.
	Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
	Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $59,068.00 $28.40  $18.50  $20.11 - $36.65  Bridgeport/Stamford $48,511.00 $23.32  $16.76  $18.41 - $25.71  Hartford $64,716.00 $31.12  $19.81  $22.33 - $40.47  New Haven $56,327.00 $27.07  $19.22  $20.40 - $33.88

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   43   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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