Manufacturing

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

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.

Salary Breakdown

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

Average

$38,480

ANNUAL

$18.50

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,010

ANNUAL

$14.43

HOURLY

Mid Level

$37,310

ANNUAL

$17.94

HOURLY

Expert Level

$47,650

ANNUAL

$22.91

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

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

2,440

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

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

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


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Visualization


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