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

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

AI will increasingly integrate into welding, soldering, and brazing machines, enhancing precision, efficiency, and fault detection. While AI-driven robots may automate many repetitive tasks, human operators will transition to roles focused on programming, supervision, maintenance, and quality control of these advanced systems, requiring new skill sets in data interpretation and robotics.