Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers

Also Called: Brazer, Fabricator, Solderer, Welder

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,830

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers do

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Transportation

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Time Pressure

Tools

  • Blow torch
  • Drill press or radial drill
  • Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
  • Welding electrode
  • Manlift or personnel lift

Technology

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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Basic Skills
  • Problem Solving

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
design

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Commercial & Industrial Designers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Anaconda Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Anaconda, Montana

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Initiative

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement

This is what Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers across the country typically make.

$17.71 / hour
$36,830 /year

Entry Level

$23.53 / hour
$48,940 /year

Median Level

$35.08 / hour
$72,970 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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