All-round welder: for specific and certified welding work

An all-round welder is a welder who works according to technical specifications and quality standards. In addition, you also supervise beginning welders. You convey your knowledge, help them on their way and check the work. An all-round welder welds production work as well as custom-made work. It is certified welding work that must meet quality requirements and safety regulations. An all-round welder is employed by companies or departments specializing in sheet metal, construction or installation work, where welding is part of the production process. But also in the petrochemical industry and offshore.

What does an all-round welder do?

The all-round welder often works in a combination function as welder/construction fitter or welder/co-operating foreman. Assignments are carried out independently. He often makes specialist, certified welding work. He reads welding technical drawings and welding method descriptions (WPS) and is able to interpret them. The all-round welder makes, repairs and adapts construction parts by applying various techniques.

The main activities are:
  • Pre-treatment
  • Forming
  • Welding
  • Finishing

The all-round welder receives orders from the company office, assistant welding foreman and/or workshop manager. The all-round welder reports to the cooperating welding foreman and/or workshop manager.

The competences of an all-round welder

Good workmanship requires that the person possess competencies that are decisive for the job, the profession. An all-round welder should have:

Independence
The approach to your work depends on the situation or is discussed in advance. You make your own contribution to the working method and solve problems on the basis of insight and experience.

Complexity
Welding in places that are difficult to access is not a problem. You are able to achieve good results with an eye for quality.

What is part of the all-round welder training?

In order to grow in the profession and possess the right competencies, a learning path has been set out for the basic welder. This consists of welding training, welding courses and workshops.
 
  • Welding training (two, one of which on level 3)
  • WPS reading workshop
  • Workshop on reading drawings

By growing in the work, the talent is developed, the craftsmanship increases, the appreciation grows, other connections are made and solutions are found more quickly.

Career opportunities for an all-round welder

Are you ambitious and do you want to grow within welding technology? If so, there are various positions / professions for which you can continue to learn:
 

Elektrolas supports operational and managerial staff to take the right steps by providing them with professional training.

Elektrolas advises the right route

By taking a project-based approach to employee training, you can make strategic decisions. We advise you on the long-term direction you can work with your employees and the training you need to achieve that. We have our own vocational school in Waalwijk, where we offer all training courses and workshops. This makes the flow of the learning process very smooth. Would you like to talk to us about a course for cobot welder or do you want to look at your entire workforce together? Contact our Training Department at 0416-235036 or lasschool@elektrolas.com. You can also leave your details and we will contact you.
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Our Overall Approach

When it comes to welding, Elektrolas has all the knowledge and resources in-house. We are a point of contact for all those involved in the welding process, from tendering to quality control. We are a total provider in the welding field. We secure quality, offer training, sell, rent and service on welding equipment. This is our disc-of-five. Five services that reinforce each other. That is how we ensure that our customers are ready for the future.
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