Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
40 tasks analyzed
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. | - | - | - |
| Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. | - | - | - |
| Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. | - | - | - |
| Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. | - | - | - |
| Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. | - | - | - |
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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