About this career
Welding coordinators supervise the workflow of welding applications. They monitor welding processes performed by other welders, supervise the staff, being sometimes responsible for vocational training. They also weld particularly demanding parts. Welding coordinators ensure that the necessary welding equipment is ready for usage. They mostly coordinate welding applications and related professional activities.
Essential skills
adhere to organisational guidelines
analyse staff capacity
apply arc welding techniques
coordinate communication within a team
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
ensure equipment availability
ensure finished product meet requirements
evaluate employees work
follow company standards
identify hazards in the workplace
inspect quality of products
liaise with managers
operate soldering equipment
operate welding equipment
perform welding inspection
record production data for quality control
select filler metal
spot metal imperfections
supervise staff
Required knowledge
flammable fluids
types of metal
welding techniques
Additional skills
apply brazing techniques
communicate schedules to the people concerned
consult technical resources
draw design sketches
ensure correct gas pressure
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
identify customer's needs
keep records of work progress
liaise with quality assurance
manage discarded products
manage emergency procedures
manage supplies
monitor manufacturing quality standards
monitor production developments
monitor stock level
operate brazing equipment
oversee pre-assembly operations
perform metal active gas welding
perform metal inert gas welding
perform test run
perform tungsten inert gas welding
plan shifts of employees
recruit employees
train employees
write records for repairs
ferrous metal processing
first aid
types of metal manufacturing processes
Also known as
robotic welding supervisor
electric arc welding co-ordinator
welder-fabricator technician
tack welding supervisor
construction welder supervisor
responsible welding co-ordinator
sheet metal welding supervisor
welding supervisor
stitch welding supervisor
butt welding supervisor
ultrasonic metal welder supervisor
welding fabricator supervisor
electric spot welding supervisor
sheet-metal welding supervisor
production line welding supervisor
resistance welding supervisor
welding technician