Resistance Welder
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who locally heats and upsets metal parts through electrodes to firmly join them.
Description
Resistance welders are specialists who clamp metal parts with electrodes, apply electricity and pressure, and use frictional heat to melt and upset the parts for joining. Primarily on manufacturing lines for automobiles and home appliances, they handle setting welding conditions, attaching jigs, post-welding visual inspections and non-destructive testing. Equipment maintenance and inspection, quality control, and adherence to safety and health procedures are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
In the automotive and electrical equipment manufacturing industries, while automation advances, the demand for high-precision resistance welding work persists. Skills in IoT integration and robotic welding provide added value, making the training of skilled technicians essential.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Detail-oriented / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Technology Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Jig Setting / Machine Maintenance / Non-Destructive Testing / Resistance Welding Machine Operation / Welding Management
Recommended Skills
Automotive Parts Knowledge / CAD/CAM Basics / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires checking the positions of fine parts and welding conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy parts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on machine-based settings with little room for original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because welding conditions are primarily machine settings with minimal detailed calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Skilled Worker
- Skills Proficiency Test Welding (Resistance Welding)
Aliases
- Seam Welder
- Spot Welder
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