Guides torch and rod along joint of workpieces to heat to brazing temperature, melt braze alloy, and bond workpieces together.
Cuts carbon electrodes to specified size and shape, using cutoff saw.
Removes workpiece from fixture, using tongs, and cools workpiece, using air or water.
Cleans joints of workpieces, using wire brush or by dipping them into cleaning solution.
Examines seam and rebrazes defective joints or broken parts.
Connects hoses from torch to regulator valves and cylinders of oxygen and specified fuel gas, acetylene or natural.
Turns valves to start flow of gases, lights flame, and adjusts valves to obtain desired color and size of flame.
Brushes flux onto joint of workpiece or dips braze rod into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.
Aligns and secures workpieces in fixtures, jigs, or vise, using rule, square, or template.
Melts and separates brazed joints to remove and straighten damaged or misaligned components, using hand torch or furnace
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Selects torch tip, flux, and brazing alloy from data charts or work order.
Adjusts electric current and timing cycle of resistance welding machine to heat metal to bonding temperature.
Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment
to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.