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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Welder
Description of the job profile
A welder lies out, fits, and fabricates metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels.
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
France
Qualifications required
- Sanitary plumbing (CAP Installeur sanitaire)
- Thermal installer (CAP Installeur thermique)
- Building development (Bac pro aménagement et finition du bâtiment)
- Energy and climate system maintenance Bac pro technicien et maintenance des systèmes é
Total number of training hours
400 to 1000
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Engineering Engineering and Technology Level 6
Graphics and design Design Level 5
Knowledge of materials/goods and techniques/procedures Production and Processing Level 6
Maintaining/Constracting structures Building and construction Level 7
Mechanics Mechanical Level 7
Skills
Skill Description Level
Using of technical tools Installation Level 8
Maintaining-Constracting structures Equipment maintenance Level 5
Maintaining-Constracting structures Repairing Level 8
Project planning Equipment selection Level 6
Competences
Competence Description Level
Adaptability Adaptability Level 5
Organisational competences Organisation Level 4
Organisational competences Tidiness Level 6
Personal/behavioural competences Flexibility Level 4
Teamworking Team work Level 4
Previous Experience
Some companies may require experience in machine operation or robotics for welding machine operators, and experience in the trades for more advanced welders.
Personal Attitude
Welders with more advanced skills have a great advantage in the current labour market.

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