Salary Breakdown
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average
$35,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$24,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$39,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$54,000
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
3,440
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
01
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
02
Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
03
Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
04
Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
05
Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be bonded, calculating production measurements as necessary.
06
Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
07
Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
08
Observe meters, gauges, or machine operations to ensure that soldering or brazing processes meet specifications.
09
Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.
10
Compute and record settings for new work, applying knowledge of metal properties, principles of welding, and shop mathematics.
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
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operation and Control
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Visualization
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