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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
$48,090 |
1,517 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
$67,097 |
2,831 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
$62,731 |
1,737 |
What do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers do?
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Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
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Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
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Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
What skills do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers have?
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Quality Control Analysis:
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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Monitoring:
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Judgment and Decision Making:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Did You Know?
Programs for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers can lead to other interesting professions, including: