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72106.02 – Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators

Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Automatic welding machine operator
  • Brazing machine operator
  • Soldering machine operator
  • Welding machine operator

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure consistent production of high-quality welds or brazes by constantly monitoring machine settings, control parameters and output quality
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure the integrity and strength of welded or brazed joints through inspection methods such as visual inspections, dye penetrant testing or x-ray inspections
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to ensure proper heat distribution and material deposition in order to produce high-quality welds, brazes or solder joints
  • Control of Settings to obtain the desired quality of weld based on different machine parameters, such as voltage, current, speed and temperature, and material characteristics, such as type, thickness and joint configuration
  • Attention to Detail to ensure that joints are properly prepared, surfaces are clean and components are correctly aligned
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand operating, maintaining and troubleshooting welding and soldering equipment, with expertise in adjusting settings and performing complex tasks with precision

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate previously set up welding machines such as spot, butt and seam resistance or gas and arc welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts
  • Operate previously set up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal parts or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal articles with solder
  • Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
  • May adjust welding heads and tooling according to work specifications.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

721 – Technical industrial trades

Minor group

7210 – Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Unit group

72106 – Welders and related machine operators

Occupational profile

72106.02 – Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators

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