Pressure Welder
OSCA 331132·ANZSCO 322312
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Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Assembles, welds and repairs pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.
What they typically do
- Reads and interprets blueprints and technical specifications to determine appropriate welding techniques for pressurised systems
- Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
- Shapes, bends, cleans and smooths metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating, hammering, filing and chiselling
- Welds pressurised pipelines used for transporting oil, gas and other high-pressure substances
- Conducts tests on welds to ensure there are no leaks in the pressurised systems
- Applies post-weld treatments to relieve stress and enhance the strength of the welded joints on pressure-containing equipment
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Pressure Welder.
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