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Welders and Related Machine Operators (NOC 7265)DescriptionWelders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed. Example Titles
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DutiesWelders perform some or all of the following duties:
Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsProduction welders and related machine operators require the following skills and abilities: Essential Skills:
Technical Skills:
Employment Requirements
Terms & ConditionsWelders and related machine operators work both indoors and outdoors depending on the project. They may work in confined spaces or at significant heights on scaffolds or platforms. The work can be physically demanding. They may be required to lift heavy objects and work in a variety of awkward positions, while bending, stooping, or standing to perform work overhead. Welders wear safety equipment such as steel-toed boots, goggles, gloves, and hoods with protective lenses. They may be required to supply their own safety boots and masks. They may be exposed to noxious fumes, blinding light and hot materials. Welding can be seasonal. There is more work, and overtime, for construction welders in the summer when construction is strongest. Shop welders are not affected by seasonal factors and usually work about 40 hours per week. Working overtime and weekends may be required during busy times and when deadlines are approaching. Production welders and machine operators working for manufacturing companies may be required to work shifts. Earnings$29,100 per annum - starting $38,200 per annum - average $58,200 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
The following post-secondary institutions offer related training in this field:
Career PathsWelders are typically employed in industrial manufacturing settings. Production welder may be an entry position. Welders with basic skills can advance to higher level welding jobs with additional training and experience. They may become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, or instructors. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience. Some experienced welders open their own repair shops. Welders with Red Seal trade certification are qualified to work in other provinces. OutlookEmployment prospects for welders and related machine operators are expected to be good in the 2010 to 2014 period. Employment in 2010 is estimated at 3,565 Employment demand for welders fluctuates with changing economic conditions, particularly in the manufacturing and to a lesser extent in construction industries. The economic downturn in 2009 resulted in job losses in this occupation. As the economy improves, manufacturing activity is resuming, and firms are reinvesting in operations and recruiting welders. The manufacturing sector in Manitoba is very diverse, with many of these firms, particularly those that produce aerospace components, buses, and agricultural equipment, employing welders. A significant number of major construction projects are planned in Manitoba over the outlook period that will also require welders. The labour supply of welders may vary considerably depending on the requirements for the job. There is a ready supply of labour for positions that require a lower level of skill. There is a limited supply of qualified welders for more highly skilled jobs requiring fitting skills, and a knowledge of various welding techniques (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, GTAW ). That explains why this occupation has high unemployment and recruitment difficulties simultaneously. This occupation has a very young age profile, so there will be few opportunities created as a result of retirements compared to other occupations. In manufacturing, technological advances such as computer-controlled and robotically-controlled welding machinery are replacing many of the routine welding jobs. At the same time, new technologies are generating more uses for welding, creating more opportunities for those with skills in advanced technological applications and an understanding of computerized machinery. Welders working on construction projects or in equipment repair will not be affected by technology change to the same extent, because their jobs are not as easily automated. The majority of welders and related machine operators work in Manufacturing (59%), Other Services (except Public Administration) (19%), Construction (7%) and Wholesale Trade (5%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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