Career overview

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

O*NET-SOC 51-4121.00

Median pay / yr$51,000

OutlookBelow Average

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.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.

Skills employers look for

Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Knowledge areas

Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.