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. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $32,750.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 48 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 547 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 0.04 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 2,640 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -1.02 % |
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Set-up computer numerical control machines
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Solder parts or workpieces
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Apply flux to workpiece before soldering or brazing
Weld metal structures
Set-up welding equipment
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Adjust metal or plastic processing equipment and machinery
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment
Adjust mechanical equipment
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production
Position workpiece prior to welding
Feed materials or products into or through equipment
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured metal or plastic products by hand
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Apply solutions to production equipment
Shape metal or plastic
Fabricate manufactured products, parts, or components by hand
Preheat metal before welding, brazing, or soldering
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Solder parts or workpieces
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Apply flux to workpiece before soldering or brazing
Weld metal structures
Set-up welding equipment
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Adjust metal or plastic processing equipment and machinery
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment
Adjust mechanical equipment
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production
Position workpiece prior to welding
Feed materials or products into or through equipment
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured metal or plastic products by hand
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Apply solutions to production equipment
Shape metal or plastic
Fabricate manufactured products, parts, or components by hand
Preheat metal before welding, brazing, or soldering
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Welding | ||||
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | ||||
| Soldering | ||||
| Pipe Welding | ||||
| Gas-tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | ||||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
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