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Welder
is £29,120

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The average annual salary for a Welder is £29,100. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Welder jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically by apprenticeship incorporating practical experience and technical training. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available. Welders must normally pass a competency test in the particular type of welding to be carried out.

TASKS

  • Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
  • Cleans and smooths weld.
  • Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
  • Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
  • Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
  • Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

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