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

• 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

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.