Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Welding, brazing, soldering, and heat treating machinery and robots are set up, operated, and tended by these workers. Included are those who work with laser beams or laser cutters.

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Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Competition for this position

Activities

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