Upset Welding Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Upset welding workers are skilled professionals who operate and manage upset welding machines that join the end faces of metal parts through resistance heating and pressure.
Description
Upset welding workers are specialists who bring the end faces of metal parts into close contact under specified pressure, soften the material with heat generated by electrical resistance, and join it through pressure and forging. In their work, they set parameters such as current value, welding time, and pressure on the welding machine's operation panel, confirm performance with test pieces, and then proceed to full production. They inspect the dimensions and appearance of the joint surfaces, and perform rewelding or finishing processes on parts that do not meet standards. They also handle daily equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and safety and health management, contributing to quality stabilization in mass production lines and prototyping.
Future Outlook
With advances in automation and robotization, operations are shifting toward machine operation, and there is expected continued demand for highly skilled technicians.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Fixed Hours / On-site Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Upset Welding Worker → Welding Technician → Quality Manager → Production Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Safety and Health Management / Technical Drawing Interpretation / Understanding Metal Material Properties / Weld Inspection / Welding Machine Operation / Welding Parameter Setting
Recommended Skills
Improvement Proposals / Machine Maintenance / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation / Resistance Welding Skill Certification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because quality control of minute welded areas is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy metal parts and standing for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work follows standardized processes, there are few opportunities for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not required; basic measurements are the focus. |
Related Qualifications
- Resistance Welding Skill Certification (Grade 2 or higher)
- Welding Supervisor
Aliases
- Upset Welding Worker
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