7212-Welders and flame cutters

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Welders and flame cutters
ISCO Code: 
7212
Job Description: 
Welders and flame cutters weld and cut metal parts using gas flame, electric arc and other sources of heat to melt and cut, or to melt and fuse metal.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) welding metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc, thermite compound or other methods
  • (b) operating resistance-welding machines
  • (c) using blowtorch to make and repair lead linings, pipes, floors and other lead fixtures
  • (d) brazing metal parts together
  • (e) cutting metal pieces using gas flame or an electric arc
  • (f) joining metal parts by hand soldering
  • (g) monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
  • (h) examining work pieces for defects and measuring work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Brazier
- Flame cutter
- Welder

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