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Welding Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Welding Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For hands-on people who want a high-demand skilled trade with strong pay potential and low upfront debt. Use the tools below to see which welding roles fit your background and goals.

This skilled trade offers process-specific certifications (MIG, TIG, Stick) that directly determine which jobs a welder qualifies for. Use the tools below to explore Welding-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Welder Helper, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Certified Welding Inspector or Welding Supervisor. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as AWS (American Welding Society) Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Welding careers/jobs, (2) Find Welding job listings, (3) Prepare for Welding careers, and (4) Provide Welding career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Welding careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Welding Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Welding careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Welding, so relevant Welding jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Welding Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Welding Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Welding careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 124 Welding Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

22 Welding careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Welding-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Welding-Related Jobs

Industrial Machinery Mechanics 21.3% Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 21.3% Welding-Related Jobs: Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
Commercial Divers 16.8% Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Occupation: Commercial Divers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 16.8% Welding-Related Jobs: Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Materials Engineers 8.4% Welding Engineer
Occupation: Materials Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.4% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Engineer
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8.2% Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 7.1% Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.1% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6.6% Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.6% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 6.1% Welding Equipment Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.1% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Sales Representative
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 5.3% Ironworker Welder
Occupation: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.3% Welding-Related Jobs: Ironworker Welder
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 5.3% Track Welder
Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.3% Welding-Related Jobs: Track Welder
Rail Car Repairers 5.2% Rail Car Welder
Occupation: Rail Car Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.2% Welding-Related Jobs: Rail Car Welder
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 5% Pipe Welder
Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5% Welding-Related Jobs: Pipe Welder
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3.7% Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.7% Welding-Related Jobs: Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3.4% Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -1% Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1% Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Boilermakers -1% Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Occupation: Boilermakers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1% Welding-Related Jobs: Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators -2.5% Welding Robot Operator
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.5% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Robot Operator
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -2.7% Welding Rod Coater
Occupation: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.7% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Rod Coater
Helpers--Production Workers -4.5% Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.5% Welding-Related Jobs: Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic -4.9% Welding Prototype Operator
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.9% Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Prototype Operator
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -6.1% Weld Mill Operator
Occupation: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -6.1% Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Mill Operator
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -11.4% Weld Fitter
Occupation: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -11.4% Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Fitter
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -12.2% Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -12.2% Welding-Related Jobs: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector

24 Welding careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Welding-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Welding-Related Jobs

Materials Engineers $ 104,100 Welding Engineer
Occupation: Materials Engineers National Median Salary: $ 104,100 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Engineer
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $ 99,710 Welding Equipment Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 99,710 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Sales Representative
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $ 75,820 Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers National Median Salary: $ 75,820 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $ 73,500 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Occupation: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists National Median Salary: $ 73,500 Welding-Related Jobs: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Boilermakers $ 71,140 Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Occupation: Boilermakers National Median Salary: $ 71,140 Welding-Related Jobs: Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $ 67,000 Track Welder
Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators National Median Salary: $ 67,000 Welding-Related Jobs: Track Welder
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $ 65,930 Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers National Median Salary: $ 65,930 Welding-Related Jobs: Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $ 65,130 Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School National Median Salary: $ 65,130 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Robotics Technicians $ 65,080 Robotic Weld Technician; Robotic Welder
Occupation: Robotics Technicians National Median Salary: $ 65,080 Welding-Related Jobs: Robotic Weld Technician; Robotic Welder
Rail Car Repairers $ 65,030 Rail Car Welder
Occupation: Rail Car Repairers National Median Salary: $ 65,030 Welding-Related Jobs: Rail Car Welder
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $ 64,190 Welding Prototype Operator
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 64,190 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Prototype Operator
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 62,060 Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 62,060 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $ 61,550 Pipe Welder
Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters National Median Salary: $ 61,550 Welding-Related Jobs: Pipe Welder
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $ 61,420 Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics National Median Salary: $ 61,420 Welding-Related Jobs: Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
Commercial Divers $ 61,300 Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Occupation: Commercial Divers National Median Salary: $ 61,300 Welding-Related Jobs: Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $ 54,850 Ironworker Welder
Occupation: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers National Median Salary: $ 54,850 Welding-Related Jobs: Ironworker Welder
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $ 48,940 Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers National Median Salary: $ 48,940 Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $ 48,550 Welding Robot Operator
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators National Median Salary: $ 48,550 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Robot Operator
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $ 48,480 Weld Fitter
Occupation: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters National Median Salary: $ 48,480 Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Fitter
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 47,040 Weld Mill Operator
Occupation: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 47,040 Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Mill Operator
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $ 45,850 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers National Median Salary: $ 45,850 Welding-Related Jobs: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $ 45,350 Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 45,350 Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 39,740 Welding Rod Coater
Occupation: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 39,740 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Rod Coater
Helpers--Production Workers $ 36,700 Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers National Median Salary: $ 36,700 Welding-Related Jobs: Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper

24 Welding careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Welding-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Welding-Related Jobs

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 4 Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Education/Preparation: 4 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 4 Welding Equipment Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Sales Representative
Materials Engineers 4 Welding Engineer
Occupation: Materials Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Engineer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Instructor; Welding Teacher
Robotics Technicians 3 Robotic Weld Technician; Robotic Welder
Occupation: Robotics Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Robotic Weld Technician; Robotic Welder
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3 Pipe Welder
Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Pipe Welder
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 3 Welding Prototype Operator
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Prototype Operator
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 3 Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Gas Welding Equipment Mechanic; Welding Equipment Repairer; Welding System and Equipment Repairer; Welding Systems and Equipment Repairer; Welding, Brazing, and Burning Machine Repairer
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3 Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Continuous Weld Pipe Mill Supervisor; Welding Supervisor
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 3 Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Equipment Repairer Supervisor
Commercial Divers 3 Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Occupation: Commercial Divers Education/Preparation: 3 Welding-Related Jobs: Non Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder); Underwater Welder
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2 Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc Welder; Atomic Welder; Bar Welder; Bit Welder; Body Welder; Boiler Welder; Butt Welder; Certified Maintenance Welder; Combination Welder; Die Welder; Electric Arc Welder; Electric Spot Welder; Electric Welder; Experimental Welder; Fabrication Welder; Filament Welder; Flash Welder; Frame Welder; Gas Welder; Getter Welder; Gun Welder; Heliarc Welder; Helium Arc Welder; Industrial Welder; Lap Welder; Line Welder; Maintenance Welder; Metal Fabrication Welder; Metal Welder; MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder); Oxyacetylene Welder; Oxyhydrogen Welder; Pipe Welder; Production Line Welder; Production Welder; Retrofit Welder; Robotic Welder; Setup Welder; Sheet Metal Welder; Shotweld Operator; Spot Welder; Steel Welder; Stick Welder; Stitch Welder; Structural Welder; Tack Welder; Tank Welder; Thermite Welder; TIG Welder (Tungsten Inert Gas Welder); Underwater Welder; Weld Layout Worker; Welder; Welder Fabricator; Welder Fitter; Welder Operator; Welder Technician (Welder Tech); Welding Burner; Welding Setter; Welding Specialist; Welding Technician; Welding Tester; Wire Welder
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 2 Weld Fitter
Occupation: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Fitter
Boilermakers 2 Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Occupation: Boilermakers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Boiler Welder; Boilermaker Welder
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Weld Mill Operator
Occupation: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Weld Mill Operator
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2 Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Aluminum Welder; Arc and Gas Welder; Arc Welding Machine Operator; Certified Welder; Electron Beam Machine Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welder Setter; Electron Beam Welding Machine Operator; Electroslag Welding Machine Operator; Explosion Welder; Friction Welding Machine Operator; Gas Welding Machine Operator; Industrial Welder; Machine Welder; Mig Welder; Reserve Tube Welder; Resistance Machine Welder Setter; Resistance Welding Machine Operator; Robotic Weld Operator; Robotic Weld Technician (Robotic Weld Tech); Robotic Welder; Robotic Welding Operator; Rod Welder; Spot Welder; Thermit Welding Machine Operator; Ultrasonic Welding Machine Operator; Weld Operator; Weld Technician (Weld Tech); Welding Machine Operator; Welding Machine Setter; Welding Machine Tender; Welding Operator; Welding Pantograph Machine Operator; Welding Pantograph Operator; Welding Technician (Welding Tech)
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 2 Ironworker Welder
Occupation: Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Ironworker Welder
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 2 Track Welder
Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Track Welder
Rail Car Repairers 2 Rail Car Welder
Occupation: Rail Car Repairers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Rail Car Welder
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Welding Rod Coater
Occupation: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Rod Coater
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists 2 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Occupation: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); Weld Inspector; Welding Inspector
Helpers--Production Workers 2 Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Electric Welder Helper; Socket Welder Helper; Welder Assistant; Welder Helper
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 2 Welding Robot Operator
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Welding-Related Jobs: Welding Robot Operator

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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Description: Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment: Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Devise research or testing protocols.
Document design or operational test results.
Inspect equipment or systems.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Interpret design or operational test results.
Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
Operate industrial equipment.
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Analyze performance of systems or equipment.
Activity: Develop research plans or methodologies.
Activity: Document technical designs, procedures, or activities.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Inspect completed work or finished products.
Activity: Measure physical characteristics of materials, products, or equipment.
Activity: Operate industrial processing or production equipment.
Activity: Select materials or equipment for operations or projects.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Activity: Test characteristics of materials or products.
Activity: Test performance of equipment or systems.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
Emerging Tech Skills
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Fractal Concept SoftScan
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Rhythm UT
National Instruments DAQ Assistant
National Instruments NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection AI
Visualization Sciences Group VSG Avizo Fire
Computer aided design CAD software:
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software:
National Instruments NI Motion Assistant
Development environment software:
National Instruments LabVIEW
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Geographic information system:
Geographic information system GIS systems
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Visualization Sciences Group VSG Open Inventor
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

These occupations involve following instructions and often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include dishwashers, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, counter and rental clerks, dental laboratory technicians, and security guards.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 68.2 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 9.1 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 9.1 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 36.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 27.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 18.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Up to and including 1 month
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years


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