Группа 749, 28.03.2020

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I am going to speak about my future profession. Now I am a student of the College of Technologies and Management. And my future profession is a Welder.

What does a Welder do?

Welders, often known as welder fabricators, cut, shape and join materials to make products and components in a wide variety of industries including construction, shipbuilding, engineering, transport, power, automotive, aerospace, and offshore oil and gas. They also work in these industries carrying out repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Although welders primarily work with metals and alloys, they can also cut and join composite materials.

Welders use a range of welding and cutting techniques in their role. Some common methods include:

•    oxyacetylene – technique using a mixture of oxygen and acetylene
•    MIG (metal inert gas) / MMA (manual metal arc) – also known as arc welding, is basic hand welding/cutting using electric arc equipment and a welding rod
•    TIG (tungsten inert gas) – welding with nitrogen or carbon dioxide, in a tightly controlled manner, using the inert gas to shield the welding process and protect the strength of the metals being joined
•    laser welding – using laser tools to produce very precise cuts/joins
•    ultrasonic welding – using high frequency sound waves to melt composites or thermoplastic components, often found in automated assembly processes.

Typical tasks include:

•    selecting, laying out and positioning materials to be cut or joined paying close attention to engineering drawings, templates and specifications
•    using the appropriate methods outlined above to produce sections or make repairs
•    inspecting and testing cuts, joins and tolerances using callipers, micrometers and other precision measuring instruments
•    operatingmechanised welding equipment, usually on high volume production lines.

Welders would not be expected to be proficient in every type of weld as different methods suit different industries and companies.

What's the working environment like working as a Welder?

Welders normally work 37 to 40 hours a week. Shiftwork is common and overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines. 

Many welders work in factory workshops, however, some working conditions may be cramped, for example, in the bottom of a ship’s hull. Outdoor work may be required if welding sections of pipeline or process plant.