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Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

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use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment

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to join or cut metal parts,

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or to smooth surfaces.

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These workers study sketches

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and specifications to understand the full picture 

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of the structure and materials

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before they start their work.

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Welders’ and cutters’ tools use high heat

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to soften the material.

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Welders use these tools to join metal

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in a wide variety of industries,

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from car racing and manufacturing

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to steel beam construction.

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Cutters cut and trim metal objects,

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or dismantle large objects such as ships

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and railroad cars.

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Work may be outdoors on a scaffold

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or high platform,

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or indoors in confined areas.

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Bending, stooping,

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and heavy lifting are common.

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Soldering and brazing workers

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use molten metal

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to join two pieces of metal.

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Soldering involves precision tasks such as

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forming joins in electronic circuit boards,

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while brazing uses metals

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at higher temperatures to

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—for example—apply coatings to parts

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for protection against wear and corrosion.

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Other workers in this field manage machines

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or robots that perform welding, brazing,

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soldering, or heat treating tasks.

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These workers may also operate laser cutters

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or laser-beam machines.

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Hazards include very hot materials

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and the intense light created by the arc.

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While employers are required to provide

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safely ventilated areas,

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these workers typically wear

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safety equipment to prevent injuries.

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Most positions are full time;

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evenings, weekends

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and overtime hours are common.

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High school education,

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along with technical and on-the-job training

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is typically required to enter these fields.

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A certification or other skill credential

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is attractive to employers.