Military Welders and Metal Workers

Description

Welders and metal workers deal with shaping, brazing, soldering, and forming metals to aid in different construction efforts that serve military missions worldwide. They install sheet metal products, such as roofs, air ducts, gutters, and vents. They also create custom parts to repair the structural components of ships, tanks, submarines, landing craft, buildings, and equipment. These enlisted workers use a wide range of skills, processes, and tools.

Work Environment

Welders and metal workers work indoors in metalworking shops and aircraft hangars. They also work outdoors at construction sites, on ships, and in the field.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

• Responsibility
• Exposure to job hazards
• Physical activity
• Decision making
• Repetitiveness
• Level of competition
• Time pressure