Welder
Create and repair metal structures using welding equipment.
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- What's it like to be a Welder?
- How to become a Welder
- Latest Welder jobs
- Top skills and experience for Welders
What's it like to be a Welder?
Welders create and repair metal goods by using heat to fuse metals, such as brass, stainless steel and aluminum. Depending on what metals they’re cutting and joining, Welders may use a variety of different welding tools and equipment. Welders are skilled professionals that work in a variety of industries including automotive, construction and manufacturing. They also plan layouts and measurements and test welded surfaces. Welders possess in-depth knowledge of welding machinery and electrical equipment.
Tasks and duties
- Interpreting blueprints, drawings and measurements to plan layouts.
- Welding small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams and pipelines.
- Using specialized machinery for industrial welding.
- Maintaining all machinery.
- Assessing welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
- Following and enforcing strict safety regulations.
How to become a Welder
You can become a Welder without a qualification, but a welding certification can improve your prospects.
- Get a high school diploma. Most welding programs require at least a high school diploma.
- Enroll in a welding program to get a certification. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) National Certificate (NC) I is a short TESDA course in the Philippines that will train you in the key skills required for the role.
- Gain hands-on experience. Once you have been certified as a Welder, look for opportunities to work as an apprentice.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Welder employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Welding
Welding Process
Flux Cored Arc Welding
Heavy Fabrication
Reading Blueprints
Drawing
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Stainless Steel
Safety Standards
Plumbing
Pipelines
Thoroughness
Communication Skills
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