U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Illustrative examples: Pipe Welder, Silver Solderer, Cutting Torch Operator, Arc Welder

Broad Occupation: 51-4120 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers
Minor Group: 51-4000 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Major Group: 51-0000 Production Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010