Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Career

General Information

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Manufacturing

Job Outlook

Overall employment of metal and plastic machine workers is projected to decline 5 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 101,700 openings for metal and plastic machine workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$38,580

State-by-state Salary

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$48,340

$22,330

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

High school 50%
Post-secondary certificate 28%
Less than high school 20%
Some college 1%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

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Welding Technology/Welder

Knowledge

Mechanical
Mathematics
Education and Training
Production and Processing
Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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