Is being a welder a good fit for you?
Joins and cuts metal using heat, flame or solder. Fills gaps and seams in metal products.
What the work involves
- Uses safety equipment and works in safe ways.
- Examines pieces for faults and checks they match specifications using straightedges and templates.
- Welds parts in flat, upright and overhead positions.
- Spots faulty equipment or materials and tells supervisors.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a welder is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.