Welder

A welder is a specialist in welding. His responsibilities include connecting metal components into a single structure by using one or more types of welding. The object can be both small-sized products and huge constructions that can be made of different types of metal. The scope of the profession is quite extensive, and covers such important areas as:

• Mechanical engineering
• Heavy industry
• Energy industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Military industry
• Aviation and shipbuilding, etc.

In professional activities, a welder cannot do without special equipment, which are:

• TIG Welders

• MIG Welders

• Stick Welders

• Engine Drives

• Multi-Process Welders

• Spot Welders

• Submerged Arc Welders

• Wire Feeders, etc.

The quality of the work depends on a welder professionalism. And since the quality of the entire metal construction depends on the quality of the welds, mistakes in the work of the welder can lead to disastrous consequences.

In addition to the knowledge and ability to use professional equipment, welding specialists must also have knowledge of the field of physics and chemistry, electrical processes, metal melting technology, as well as the requirements of health and safety regulations.

Among the personal qualities that a welder should possess, it is necessary to highlight good eyesight and endurance. Very often a welder has to stay in one position to do a certain amount of work. Since welding can be carried out in different climatic conditions and in different spatial positions, dexterity, flexibility, excellent coordination of movements of the whole body are required.