Usually work a 40-hour week.
May work overtime, up to 70 hours a week.
May work in shifts as long as 12 hours.
Welders and Solderers will:
Repair and join metal parts using heat and tools
Wear safety shoes, goggles, and hoods with protective lenses
Work alone most of the time
Welders and Solderers will frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat movements over and over.
Stand for long periods of time while welding.
Bend or twist the body.
It is important that Welders and Solderers will be able to:
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
