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How to become Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.