Acetylene Welding Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A metal welder who burns a mixture of acetylene and oxygen gas and uses its high-temperature flame to melt and join metals. Responsible for traditional techniques used in manufacturing and repair sites for machinery and piping.
Description
Acetylene welding workers use a mixture flame of acetylene and oxygen to heat and melt metal parts, piping, etc., creating joints. Requires numerous skills such as joint pre-treatment (cleaning and grinding), flame adjustment, bevel adjustment, and welding speed control. Used in a wide range of fields including construction, plants, and shipbuilding, and handles repairs and installation work. Requires physical strength and concentration for high-temperature environments, mobile welding, and high-altitude work.
Future Outlook
Although simple tasks are on a decreasing trend due to the spread of automated welding technology, demand for advanced manual flame welding is expected to be maintained for uses in confined spaces, complex shapes, subcontracting, and repairs.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / High safety awareness / Meticulous
Work Style
Dispatch Repairs / Indoor Factory Work / Night Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Welding Operator → Site Leader → Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Site Manager
Required Skills
Bevel Adjustment Technique / Flame Control / Gas Mixture Ratio Adjustment / Metal Surface Treatment / Torch Operation
Recommended Skills
Material Properties Knowledge / Understanding of Safety Management Procedures / Weld Quality Inspection / Welding Drawing Interpretation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because flame adjustment and bevel precision directly affect joint quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is frequent handling of heavy equipment and work in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized technical procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves reading instruments, with little advanced numerical calculation. |
Related Qualifications
- Gas Welding Skills Training Completion
- Gas Welding Work Supervisor
Aliases
- Flame Welding Worker
- Gas Welding Worker
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