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Welding and fabrication professionals are in constant demand in factories and service plants throughout the country. Welders with experience of cutting and seamlessly fusing metal together are highly prized by managers of contracting firms, employers and public authorities
Applicants for work in the UK are expected to have previous exposure to welding processes such as TIG, Arc, laser, friction and butt with both non-tubular and tubular uses. While junior welders only need basic experience of cutting and fabrication, more senior incumbents are required to work from blueprints and written specifications
While no formal school qualifications are needed to secure a position in the industry, candidates should have good numeracy and mechanical skills as well as be able to work at heights or in confined spaces. Preference is often given to those with NVQ or CSCS certification.
Positions are available for proficient welders anywhere in the UK where there is a requirement to cut, fuse or alter metal frames or installations. Most jobs in the trade are paid hourly and rates vary from around £9.50 to £13.00, with additional subsidies for travel and overtime.

Description

Welders perform various forms of welding. These include Manual metal, Oyacetylene, and Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. The job of a Welder involves working with metals, copper, brass, pipes, steel, iron and any material that is required to be melted, heated, or fused.
These professionals may choose to work as consultants, alone in workshops or with a construction, building, marine, automotive or manufacturing companies. This job can be very dangerous and Welders are required to wear safety gear and follow the necessary health and safety guidelines.
A Welder usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Conducting inspections
• Specialising in different areas of welding
• Using mechanised systems and metal inert gas (MIG) welding
• Performing hand welding
• Analysing engineering drawings
• Cutting and joining material

Skills

• Working unsupervised
• Preserving through difficult jobs
• Being deft and coordinated
• Understanding technical plans and drawings
• Maintaining good eye sight
• Implementing health and safety policies
• Maintaining accuracy
• Understanding numerical and mathematical calculations and data
• Focusing on creating a finished product
• Time and project management
• Being professional and responsible

Education

Many people who go into Welding start as apprentices. There are many such opportunities and willing employers in this area. They will pay an amount while you are learning the skill on the job. Persons must ensure they possess a basic high school diploma or qualification in GCSE. For those interested in attaining a higher level employment opportunity, they can pursue diploma or college certification.

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