"Welding Machine Operator and Tender" - Part 1
Job Description, Duties and Jobs

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Basic Job Description:

Operate or tend welding machines that join or bond together components to fabricate metal products and assemblies, according to specifications and blueprints.

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Job Duties and Tasks for: "Welding Machine Operator and Tender"

Turns and presses knobs and buttons to adjust and start welding machine.

Enters operating instructions into computer to adjust and start welding machine.

Stops and opens holding device on welding machine, using hand tools.

Reads production schedule and specifications to ascertain product to be fabricated.

Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or workpiece on machine, using hand tools and measuring devices.

Observes and listens to welding machine and its controls to ensure welding process meets specifications.

Inspects metal workpiece to ensure specifications are met, using measuring devices.

Transfers components, metal products, and assemblies, using moving equipment.

Cleans and maintains workpieces and welding machine parts, using hand tools and equipment.

Adds chemicals or solutions to welding machine to join or bind components.

Tends auxiliary equipment used in the welding process.

Operates or tends welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products and assemblies.