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

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,200 - 54,400; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operator to set up and operate welding machines effectively. You will be responsible for regulating machine operations, directing workers, and transferring components. Key skills required include operation monitoring, control, and effective communication. Typical salary ranges between $26,200 and $54,400 annually, with the highest salaries found in Massachusetts, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate welding machines efficiently.
• Understanding of machine controls and operation monitoring.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Set dials and timing controls to regulate machine operations.
• Direct other workers in machine setup and use.
• Load or feed workpieces into machines to join components.
• Transfer components using moving equipment.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Job description

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operator

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat‑treat metal products, components, or assemblies. This includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser‑beam machines.

Responsibilities

• Set dials and timing controls to regulate electrical current, gas flow pressure, heating or cooling cycles, or shut‑off.
• Give directions to other workers regarding machine set‑up and use.
• Select, position, align, and bolt jigs, holding fixtures, guides, or stops onto machines, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Anneal finished workpieces to relieve internal stress.
• Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
• Transfer components, metal products, or assemblies using moving equipment.

Key Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand their points, asking questions appropriately, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Communicating effectively with others.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to improve or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Controlled Atmospheric Furnace Brazer
• Fitter‑Welder
• Arc and Gas Welder
• Welding Machine Operator
• Billet Assembler

Job Outlook & Salary

There were about 49,200 jobs for welding, soldering, and brazing machine operators in 2016 (U.S.). Growth is limited, with an estimated 4,400 new positions per year.

The typical yearly salary ranges from $26,200 to $54,400. Highest salaries are found in Massachusetts, North Dakota, and South Dakota.