Welding Trades
Welding trades workers join metal parts by welding, brazing and soldering, and cut and remove defects from metal using a variety of equipment and techniques.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£31524
New workers start around £19792. Normal pay is £31524 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48088.
Jobs
2349
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
- Cleans and smooths weld.
- Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
- Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
- Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
- Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Science
