Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges
Consults blueprints and sketches in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification
Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet building codes and legal requirements
Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same
Trims metal components using heat, fire, and electricity
Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
Works in the construction or manufacturing industries

Welder