Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders work with specialized equipment that joins metal parts together using heat and various techniques. They spend their days setting up machines, loading metal components, adjusting equipment settings like temperature and pressure, and monitoring the welding process to ensure quality results. These workers operate everything from traditional welding machines to advanced robotic systems and laser cutters that precisely bond metal assemblies for products ranging from automobile frames to aircraft components to household appliances.