Welded Steel Pipe Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that joins steel pipes using welding techniques to fabricate and repair piping and structures.
Description
Welded steel pipe workers use techniques such as gas welding, arc welding, and TIG/MIG welding to join steel pipes and perform piping work for plant piping and structures. They read drawings, set appropriate welding conditions to maintain bead quality, and verify strength and airtightness through dimensional measurements and non-destructive testing. Work often involves high temperatures and confined spaces, requiring strict safety management and adherence to work procedures.
Future Outlook
Demand for pipe maintenance in infrastructure and energy sectors remains stable. Amid advances in automation and robot welding, passing on skills from skilled technicians is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Attentive / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Business Trips / Indoor and Outdoor Work / On-Site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Welder Apprentice → Welder → Skilled Welder → Team Leader → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Piping Drawing Interpretation / Safety Work Procedures / Semi-Automatic Welding / TIG Welding / Welding Machine Operation / Welding Technology (Arc Welding)
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing / English Document Reading / Rust Prevention Painting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors or defects directly impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy objects and working in high-temperature environments require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid cause analysis and countermeasures are needed when welding defects occur. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because procedures are standardized. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Education Completion
- Gas Welding Skill Training Completion
Aliases
- Pipe Welder
- Steel Pipe Welder
Related Jobs
- Arc Welder
- Gas Welder
- Plant Piping Worker
- Steel Structure Welder