Occupation Atlaswelding engineer
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/16cb1f72-3d8c-4404-84ec-9c31fbd7c86c
welding engineer
Welding engineers research and develop optimal effective welding techniques and design the corresponding, equally efficient equipment to aid in the welding process. They also conduct quality control and evaluate inspection procedures for welding activities. Welding engineers have advanced knowledge and critical understanding of welding technology application. They are able to manage high complex technical and professional activities or projects related to welding applications, while also taking responsibility for the decision making process.
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Job Zone
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Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree plus several years of work-related experience, knowledge, or training.
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Occupational interest profile
RICRealistic · Investigative · Conventional — the three strongest interests, in order
- R Realistic5.88
- I Investigative5.82
- C Conventional4.11
- A Artistic2.54
- E Enterprising2.06
- S Social1.38
RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.
Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Materials Engineers (17-2131.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, a broader O*NET occupation that includes this one, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.
Typically associated skills
Essential (29)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- adjust engineering designs
- apply arc welding techniques
- apply technical communication skills
- approve engineering design
- consult technical resources
- define technical requirements
- design drawings
- develop new welding techniques
- draw design sketches
- engineering principles
- engineering processes
- ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
- industrial engineering
- liaise with managers
- manufacturing processes
- operate oxy-fuel welding torch
- operate soldering equipment
- operate welding equipment
- perform scientific research
- perform welding inspection
- prepare production prototypes
- production processes
- research welding techniques
- select filler metal
- spot metal imperfections
- technical drawings
- types of metal
- use technical drawing software
- welding techniques
Optional (24)
- CAD software
- analyse test data
- apply brazing techniques
- coordinate engineering teams
- define manufacturing quality criteria
- ensure correct gas pressure
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure finished product meet requirements
- evaluate employees work
- ferrous metal processing
- follow company standards
- identify customer's needs
- identify hazards in the workplace
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with quality assurance
- maintain safe engineering watches
- mathematics
- operate brazing equipment
- perform metal active gas welding
- perform metal inert gas welding
- perform test run
- perform tungsten inert gas welding
- record test data
- supervise staff
O*NET equivalents
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