James Javelosa

Review blueprints to understand requirements
Set and modify specifications
Inspect and prepare sites for construction operations
Measure and cut pipes according to requirements
Weld, assemble, and lubricate pipes
Install and secure pipes (e.g. with clamps)
Test functionality of hydraulic and other systems
Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks
Use and maintain tools (e.g. pneumatic drill, saws)
Collaborate with other workers (e.g. plumbers, painters) to produce
finished constructions
Follow safety guidelines and use protective equipment

Welders’ specific responsibilities may vary depending on the industry they
work in and how much experience they have, but they typically include:
Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project
Sourcing the materials to be used in the project
Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals
together
Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the
tolerances marked on the blueprints