Solderers and Brazers
Braze or solder together components to assemble fabricated metal parts, using soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Guide torches and rods along joints of workpieces to heat them to brazing temperature, melt braze alloys, and bond workpieces together.
Turn valves to start flow of gases and light flames and adjust valves to obtain desired colors and sizes of flames.
Adjust electric current and timing cycles of resistance welding machines to heat metals to bonding temperature.
Examine seams for defects and rework defective joints or broken parts.
Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide torches and rods along joints of workpieces to heat them to brazing temperature, melt braze alloys, and bond workpieces together. | - | - | - |
| Turn valves to start flow of gases and light flames and adjust valves to obtain desired colors and sizes of flames. | - | - | - |
| Adjust electric current and timing cycles of resistance welding machines to heat metals to bonding temperature. | - | - | - |
| Examine seams for defects and rework defective joints or broken parts. | - | - | - |
| Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$51,000
per year
Mean Wage
$55,100
per year
Employment
424K
workers
Wage Range
$38,130 - $75,850
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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