Fitter-Welders

What the job involves

• Determines suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings
• Fits fabricated metal parts and assembles metal parts to produce machines and equipment
• Checks parts for accuracy, clearance and fit
• Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and sets controls for textile machines
• Forms metal stock and castings to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• Cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Performs operational maintenance of machines, parts and fluid power equipment
• May erect machines and equipment

Key values of workers in Fitter-Welders

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Fitter-Welders

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Time Management

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.