Welders perform some or all of the following duties:
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- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines
- Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers.
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment