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What are the main responsibilities as a welder?
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Toshiba L’s Answer
Job responsibilities range depending on level ,from entry level to senior level. Here is just a generic description. A good source to get a better understanding of job description, salary, educational requirements can be found on www.salary.com
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Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding devices. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Being a Welder I inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Additionally, Welder I may be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Welder I gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.
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Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding devices. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Being a Welder I inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Additionally, Welder I may be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Welder I gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.
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John’s Answer
A welders responsibility is to join materials together. There are a different types of welders for different application. A welder can be joining metal together to make a high rise building or making a car. Large pipelines are constructed using large sections of pipe together. Welder is responsible for his safety as well as the item is joining together.
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Bryan’s Answer
Rig welders work on oil rigs (large platforms erected to carry out oil drilling, processing, and storage) use specialized equipment to weld metals on the rig. ... Rig welders also construct pipes, bond metals to create beams, vessels, and pipes, and ensure the proper use, maintenance, and storage of welding equipment.
https://www.oiljobfinder.com/members/entry-level-jobs/welding/responsibilities/
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