Boatbuilding
Welder
The following are examples of job functions for a Welder that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Consulting blueprints, sketches, reports, and manuals in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification
- Assessing equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
- Monitoring equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
- Applying knowledge of chemistry, metallurgy, and electricity
- Creating work logs, work orders, business letters, and preparing quotes
- Operating and troubleshooting computer-assisted design (CAD) software
- Operating manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for Welder
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows Operating System, Word, Excel)
- Internet/Web:
- to locate information, such as equipment and supply specifications
- to review online manuals
- to access training courses and seminars offered by training institutions, unions, suppliers, and employers
- Personal digital assistant (PDA) devices to complete numeracy-related tasks, such as calculating material requirements
- ERP software to maintain records regarding inventory and supplies
- Specialized databases to enter times, query inventories, and locate parts specifications and details of previously completed projects
- Time tracking software to track time and materials
- Equipment with digital/computerised interfaces such as lifting and control devices, testing devices, robotic welding equipment, etc.
- Email and mobile phone for communication