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Will AI replace Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?AI replacement risk 32% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,920
25th–75th pct. $40,560–$57,390
Top pay (est.)
$86,500
Top 10% $66,540
Pay in 5 years
$54,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$61,300est.
$52,700–$71,100
Outlook score
31/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
32%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−8.9%
2,500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders? AI replacement risk

32%
Low
Ranked #275 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Speaking
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
4.5
Production and Processing
3.4
Mechanical
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Design
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.0
Engineering and Technology
3.0
English Language
2.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Near VisionVisualizationControl PrecisionOral ExpressionManual DexterityArm-Hand Steadiness

Education of workers

High school diploma
32%
Less than high school
22%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
37%
1–3 months
11%
3–6 months
10%
None / short demo
8%

Related work experience

6–12 months
44%
1–2 years
20%
None
14%
Up to 1 month
9%
2–4 years
8%
3–6 months
2%
1–3 months
1%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.