Welders and flamecutters

Welders and flame cutters weld and cut metal parts using gas flame, electric arc and other sources of heat to melt and cut, or to melt and fuse metal.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • The majority of Welders and flamecutters earn a salary between $3,766 and $6,818 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Welders and flamecutters ranges from $3,766 to $5,446.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,049 and $5,823 per month.

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  • A Welder (First Class) in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $70,000.00 and maximum $85,000.00 per year in 2022.
  • A Welder (First Class) in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $60,000.00 per year in 2022.
  • A Welder (First Class) in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $80,000.00 and maximum $120,000.00 per year in 2022.

Job Responsibilities

  • Welding metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc, thermite compound or other methods
  • Operating resistance-welding machines
  • Using blowtorch to make and repair lead linings, pipes, floors and other lead fixtures
  • Brazing metal parts together
  • Cutting metal pieces using gas flame or an electric arc
  • Joining metal parts by hand soldering
  • Monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
  • Examining work pieces for defects and measuring work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
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