Welding Technician (Excluding Development Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that joins metal materials using various welding methods for manufacturing and repairing machine parts and structures. Also handles quality control and safety management.
Description
Welding technicians use methods such as arc welding, TIG welding, MIG/MAG welding, and gas welding to join metal parts, manufacturing and repairing mechanical equipment, building components, automotive parts, etc. Before work, they check drawings and specifications, select welding conditions and materials, adjust equipment, and inspect the appearance, dimensions, and internal defects of finished products. Safety management during welding and maintenance of the work environment are also important tasks. They are needed in various industries such as automotive, shipbuilding, construction, and aerospace.
Future Outlook
With the automation and advancement of domestic manufacturing, demand for high-precision welding skilled workers is stable or increasing. Particularly high-level expertise is required in automotive and aerospace fields.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor work / Line work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Welding Worker → Leader Welder → Welding Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineering Engineer → Production Engineering Leader
Required Skills
Basic Welding Techniques / Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometers) / Drafting / Methods of Using Safety Protective Gear / Welding Materials Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Non-Destructive Testing (UT, MT) / Reading English Technical Documents / Six-Sigma Tolerance Management / Welding Management / Welding Robot Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to maintain the quality of weld seams. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and work in high-temperature environments, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work often follows existing procedures, so creative thinking is relatively less required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Test (Welding Work) Level 1
- National Skills Test (Welding Work) Level 2
- Welding Management Engineer
- Welding Work Supervisor
Aliases
- Welder
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