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

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Current openings

Machine Welder 3
Soldering Machine Operator 2
Welding Machine Operator 4

Number of positions

2012: 250    2014: 260

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 10
(Total: 10)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$25,650
($12/hour)
Middle:
$36,530
($17/hour)
Up to:
$42,070
($20/hour)
Average:
$36,600
($17/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.