Manufacturing & Production
Welder
Joins metal parts using heat and specialized welding equipment.
Technical/Vocational
Role overview
Joins metal parts using heat and specialized welding equipment.
Career role Name
Welder
Career Cluster
Manufacturing & Production
Career Role details
Joins metal parts using heat and specialized welding equipment.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Selecting appropriate welding equipment and techniques, preparing metal surfaces, performing welding operations, inspecting welds for quality and integrity.
Industry alignment
Construction, Automotive, Shipbuilding, Heavy Machinery, Metal Fabrication - essential for structural assembly.
Work environment
Can be indoor or outdoor, often in construction sites or factories. May involve hazardous conditions requiring safety precautions.
Opportunity Type
Skill-dependent, moderate stress, good salary for specialized skills, low creativity, high stability.
Key skills needed
Welding Techniques (Advanced), Safety Procedures (Advanced), Equipment Operation (Proficient), Precision (Proficient), Physical Stamina (Proficient).
Interest type alignment
Realistic (Working with tools, machines, hands-on), Artistic (Creating structures, although often functional).
Career growth Path
Apprentice Welder (0-2 yrs) -> Welder (2-7 yrs) -> Certified Welder / Specialized Welder (7-15 yrs) -> Welding Supervisor / Inspector (15+ yrs).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
1. ITI (Welder Trade) -> Certification in specific welding processes (e.g., TIG, MIG)
2. Vocational Training in Welding -> On-the-job experience in industrial settings
3. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -> Specialized welding courses.
Education Stream recommendations
Technical/Vocational
Demand in India
High demand in construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Demand globally
Strong demand globally, particularly in industries requiring structural integrity.
Career & Job Prospects
Certified Welder, Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Welding Supervisor.