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You Are Here: Vermont Department of LaborELMIOccupation ProfileWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
(O*NET 51-4122.00, SOC 51-4122) |
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What they do
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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Also called: |
Braze Operator, Finishing Technician, Machine Operator, Mig Welder, Robot Operator, Spot Welder
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 15.54 |
$32,320 |
25% |
$ 19.07 |
$39,670 |
Median |
$ 19.07 |
$39,670 |
75% |
$ 22.09 |
$45,940 |
90% |
$ 22.09 |
$45,940 |
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Average |
$ 20.00 |
$41,590 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
| 26% |
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing
| 24% |
| 17% |
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing
| 6% |
| 4% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
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- Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
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- Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
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- Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
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- Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be bonded, calculating production measurements, as necessary.
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Projected Employment
Projected employment not available for Vermont but may be for the nation and other states at CareerOneStop |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Very Important
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- Level of activity is High
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Low | | High |
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP |
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 30% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 50% |
Less than high school diploma | | 20% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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- Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
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- Load materials into production equipment.
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- Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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- O*NET Online
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