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Overview
Laser beam welder work is about setting up and tending laser welding machines that join metal workpieces with a concentrated heat source for precise welds.
In job descriptions, look for machine setup, workpiece preparation, welding equipment, laser beam measurement, gauges, CNC controls, quality inspection, protective gear, ventilation and production records.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Laser beam welders work at welding cells, production lines or metal workshops where metal parts must be joined with precise heat control. The work includes preparing workpieces, setting machines, monitoring gauges and checking weld quality.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include preparing pieces for joining, tending laser beam welding machines, operating welding equipment, verifying beam measurement, reading blueprints and recording production data. Specialization may involve CNC controllers, laser marking, precision measuring or quality optimization.
Salary context
Salary context depends on material complexity, machine setup responsibility, tolerance demands, inspection duties, production records and whether the role includes troubleshooting equipment or programming controllers.
Career paths
Experience can lead from machine tending to advanced setup, welding quality control, CNC programming, process improvement, maintenance coordination or technical support for laser welding equipment.
Good to know
Look for the metals, machines, tolerances and inspection methods named in the advert. A precise vacancy should mention whether the work is repetitive production, setup, troubleshooting or quality-focused welding.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4122.00
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Alternative labels
repair fitter
maintenance technician
welder
laser tube welder
laser repair welder
laser beam welding machine operator
laser beam machine operator
laser operations
laser beam machine technician
laser welding operator
LBW machine operator
laser tube welder apprentice
laser welder
machine-welder
laser repair technician
Occupation group
welder (7212.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c81af273-1112-4b3f-a2a5-b85b1290ae22 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7212.3.2 |
| ISCO group | 7212 |
| Concept type | Occupation |