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Overview
Solderers join metal items by heating and forming filler metal between joints with equipment such as soldering irons, torches, welding machines or ultrasonic tools.
In job descriptions, look for soldering techniques, flux, filler metal, torch temperature, metal preparation, test runs, gauges, precision measurement and removal of inadequate workpieces.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Solderer work is precision metal joining with filler metal, flux, heat and prepared joints. The work may use soldering irons, gas torches, welding machines or ultrasonic equipment.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include selecting filler metal, applying flux, controlling torch temperature, preparing pieces, monitoring gauges, making test runs and removing workpieces that fail checks.
Salary context
Salary context depends on material type, precision level, equipment used, production pace, inspection requirements, heat-safety responsibility and whether records or machine maintenance are included.
Career paths
Paths can move from soldering into brazing, welding equipment operation, precision metal fabrication, quality inspection, setup work or maintenance of joining equipment.
Good to know
Check adverts for metals used, filler materials, soldering method, temperature control, measurement tools, test run requirements, rejection criteria and whether the work is production or repair.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for solderer work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4122.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4121.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
butt solderer
ultrasonic metal solderer
flash solderer
sheet-metal solderer
electric arc solderer
solderer-fitter
soldering fabricator
resistance solderer
electric spot solderer
solder-fabricator
fitter-solderer
sheet metal solderer
robotic solderer
tack solderer
construction solderer
soldering technician
stitch solderer
Occupation group
Welders and flamecutters (7212)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/17b29190-6746-4b81-a1d1-8053a5bbc0e9 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7212.2 |
| ISCO group | 7212 |
| Concept type | Occupation |