Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, task by task.

The 35 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

Also filed here72

builder
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machine welder
robotic welder
and 58 more

The full activity list

All 35 detailed work activities O*NET records for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 7

Mostly automatable activities for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Activity	Jobs
Record operational or production data	91
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications	50
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements	38
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences	37
Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production	12
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment	8
Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment	5

Barely automatable 28

Barely automatable activities for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Activity	Jobs
Clean production equipment	51
Load materials into production equipment	40
Maintain production or processing equipment	38
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment	37
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning	35
Operate grinding equipment	31
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment	30
Lubricate production equipment	26
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references	26
Direct operational or production activities	25
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly	25
Select production equipment according to product specifications	24
Operate welding equipment	23
Feed materials or products into or through equipment	21
Operate cutting equipment	19
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas	19
Conduct test runs of production equipment	16
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production	10
Solder parts or workpieces	9
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces	9
Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions	9
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products	8
Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications	8
Apply solutions to production equipment	8
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow	7
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures	7
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment	6
Lay out parts to prepare for assembly	5