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Solderers and Brazers

SOC 51-4121.07

Braze or solder together components to assemble fabricated metal parts, using soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
Yes
Green

Top Skills 8

Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.8
Operation Monitoring
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.6
Time Management
2.6
Speaking
2.5
Judgment and Decision Making
2.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing
3.0
Mathematics
2.5
Mechanical
2.4
Design
2.2
English Language
2.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.0
Public Safety and Security
2.0
Chemistry
1.9

Key Tasks

1Examine seams for defects and rework defective joints or broken parts.
2Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.
3Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering irons, gas torches, or electric-ultrasonic equipment.
4Clean workpieces to remove dirt or excess acid, using chemical solutions, files, wire brushes, or grinders.
5Grind, cut, buff, or bend edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinders and hand tools.

Also Known As

Acetylene Burner Acetylene Operator Acetylene Torch Operator Acetylene Torch Solderer Assembler Brazer Assembly Line Brazer Barrel Ribs Solderer Blow Torch Burner Blow Torch Operator Bonder

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable widemouth pliers Adjustable wrenches Brazing equipment Cutoff saws Deburring tools

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