TIG Welder
Cut, shape and combine materials through a slow process known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding to make different parts for a variety of industries.
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What's it like to be a TIG Welder?
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welders perform one of the most sophisticated and time-consuming types of welding. A TIG Welder typically works with stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminium and other alloys. During the welding process, the Welder blows tungsten inert gas into the weld to keep it protected from any particles or contaminates in the air.
Tasks and duties
- Studying drawings and specifications.
- Selecting the materials to join or cut.
- Arranging the materials to be joined in their appropriate configuration.
- Welding materials together using a welding rod and a heat source, such as a welding torch.
- Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal to produce machines and equipment.
- Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance on machines.
- Fixing structural repairs.
As a TIG Welder you may work in a variety of industries, including automotive and aircraft manufacturing and construction.TIG Welders must have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate the welding rod and welding torch at the same time. TIG Welders also need strength and stamina to lift and move heavy pieces of metal.
How to become a TIG Welder
Becoming a TIG Welder typically involves undertaking an apprenticeship under the supervision of a qualified TIG Welder but you can also improve your chances of employment by undertaking vocational education and gaining certification in TIG welding.
- Although not mandatory, you may want to think about completing a pre-apprenticeship course, which is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge required for employment as an apprentice Welder.
- Find an Apprenticeship Network provider or Group Training Organisation to help you find a host employer and start your apprenticeship.
- Complete the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305) as part of your apprenticeship.
- Complete a Certificate IV in Engineering – Welding (MEM40105). This qualification will give you a greater trade base and the chance to develop post-trade level skills in welding techniques such as TIG welding.
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Latest TIG Welder reviews
Jun 2021
Sheetmetal can cover quite a few industries.
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Self Employment
The good things
Job satisfaction and generally it’s more than just tig welding.Jobs need to be planned,and maybe drawn.
The challenges
It can work on a job to job based.
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Oct 2018
I live with welding
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Interior Design
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Tig welding
The good things
I've been welding for more than 10 years and I have several internal and international degrees and I can find new places that offer work, I can easily communicate with people there and do the work wel...
The challenges
I can weld on different metals. Metals such as low carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum are also on the plate on the pipe.
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