Will “Induction Brazer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

61% Chance of Automation

“Induction Brazer” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4122.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 38,380.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 46,920 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders”.

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Tasks for “Induction Brazer”

Compute and record settings for new work, applying knowledge of metal properties, principles of welding, and shop mathematics.
Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
Mark weld points and positions of components on workpieces, using rules, squares, templates, or scribes.
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
Transfer components, metal products, or assemblies, using moving equipment.
Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into computers to adjust and start welding machines.
Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be bonded, calculating production measurements as necessary.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in welding processes.
Record operational information on specified production reports.
Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
Immerse completed workpieces into water or acid baths to cool and clean components.
Anneal finished workpieces to relieve internal stress.
Set dials and timing controls to regulate electrical current, gas flow pressure, heating or cooling cycles, or shut-off.
Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
Conduct trial runs before welding, soldering, or brazing and make necessary adjustments to equipment.
Fill hoppers and position spouts to direct flow of flux or manually brush flux onto seams of workpieces.
Select torch tips, alloys, flux, coil, tubing, or wire, according to metal types or thicknesses, data charts, or records.
Prepare metal surfaces or workpieces, using hand-operated equipment, such as grinders, cutters, or drills.
Devise or build fixtures or jigs used to hold parts in place during welding, brazing, or soldering.
Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools.
Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
Remove completed workpieces or parts from machinery, using hand tools.
Dress electrodes, using tip dressers, files, emery cloths, or dressing wheels.
Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
Observe meters, gauges, or machine operations to ensure that soldering or brazing processes meet specifications.
Add chemicals or materials to workpieces or machines to facilitate bonding or to cool workpieces.
Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines.
Select, position, align, and bolt jigs, holding fixtures, guides, or stops onto machines, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

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Dial calipers
Chipping hammers
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Workpiece positioning jigs
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Magnifiers
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Power hoists
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Face masks
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Safety goggles
Slip joint pliers
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