What skills does a pipe welder need?

A pipe welder needs 28 essential skills including technical drawings, hydraulics, pipeline coating properties, types of pipelines, isometric perspective. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace pipe welder jobs?

The AI disruption score for pipe welder is 32/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Manufacturing & ProductionMetal, machinery and related trades workersISCO 7212

pipe welder

Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumatics, hydraulics, for installation on site according to the safety and production requirements.

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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (28)

technical drawingstechnical drawingsDrawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.hydraulicshydraulicsThe power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.pipeline coating propertiespipeline coating propertiesPipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.types of pipelinestypes of pipelinesThe various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.isometric perspectiveisometric perspectiveThe isometric representation of three dimensional elements in two dimensional technical and engineering draughts for the manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of objects.cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.inspect pipelinesinspect pipelinesWalk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresEnsure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via th...operate welding equipmentoperate welding equipmentUse welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.clear pipelinesclear pipelinesClear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.measure parts of manufactured productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsOperate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.detect flaws in pipeline infrastructuredetect flaws in pipeline infrastructureDetect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time. Detect flaws such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.use rigging equipmentuse rigging equipmentSet up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.lay pipe installationlay pipe installationInstall the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components.use wrenchesuse wrenchesUse spanners to adjust machinery and equipment.test pipeline infrastructure operationstest pipeline infrastructure operationsPerform tests on pipelines, such checking whether there is continuous flow of materials through them, examining for leakages, and assessing the suitability of the location of the pipeline is.prevent pipeline deteriorationprevent pipeline deteriorationEnsure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.install metal gas pipinginstall metal gas pipingSafely install gas pipes and tubes made of steel or copper. Install all necessary connectors and modern ball valves. Test the pipe to make sure there are no leaks.guide drill pipesguide drill pipesGuide drill pipe in and out of elevators.work with blacksmithing hand toolswork with blacksmithing hand toolsWork with hammers, chisels, anvils, tongs, vises, forges, and others to create hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.assemble manufactured pipeline partsassemble manufactured pipeline partsAssemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair.consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flowsconsider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flowsConsider the characteristics of goods in order to ensure that pipeline flows are uninterrupted. Anticipate the density of goods in the design of pipelines or in daily maintenance of pipeline infrastru...use measurement instrumentsuse measurement instrumentsUse different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.perform follow-up on pipeline route servicesperform follow-up on pipeline route servicesPerform follow-up activities related to the plan, the distribution schedule, and the service yielded by the pipeline infrastructure. Ensure that pipeline route assignments are accomplished and meet cu...use metal bending techniquesuse metal bending techniquesPerform bending techniques in order to shape metal sheets into parts used in the manufacture of objects.apply health and safety standardsapply health and safety standardsAdhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.follow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesfollow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesPerform follow up on priority actions in the pipeline infrastructure, such as complete coverage, service consistency, and facilitation.operate soldering equipmentoperate soldering equipmentUse soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.

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metal and metal ore productsmetal and metal ore productsThe offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.3D printing process3D printing processThe process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.security requirements of goods transported via pipelinessecurity requirements of goods transported via pipelinesThe security requirements and safety measures necessary to avoid accidents during the transportation of goods such as oil and petroleum products, olefin, ammonia, CO2, hydrogen, and others via pipelin...printing on large scale machinesprinting on large scale machinesMethods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.printing techniquesprinting techniquesThe techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.printing materialsprinting materialsThe materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.maintenance operationsmaintenance operationsThe preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.rigging terminologyrigging terminologyTerms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.types of metaltypes of metalQualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.health and safety hazards undergroundhealth and safety hazards undergroundThe rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.mechatronicsmechatronicsMultidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the ...maintenance of printing machinesmaintenance of printing machinesUpkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.roboticsroboticsThe branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and over...mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.automation technologyautomation technologySet of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.operate automated process controloperate automated process controlOperate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.operate pumpsoperate pumpsOperate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.prepare copper gas-lines pipesprepare copper gas-lines pipesUse the appropriate copper pipes to serve as gas lines. Cut the pipes to size and remove any sharp ridges after cutting. Flare the ends with the right size flare to facilitate the attachment of connec...adjust feeder tubesadjust feeder tubesUse wrenches to install and adjust the tubes that carry the gob to the moulds.handle chemicalshandle chemicalsSafely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.determine suitability of materialsdetermine suitability of materialsWhile designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.operate forkliftoperate forkliftOperate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.join metalsjoin metalsJoin together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.perform water analysisperform water analysisCollect and analyse samples of surface water and groundwater to analyse them.read assembly drawingsread assembly drawingsRead and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a p...keep task recordskeep task recordsOrganise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.follow written instructionsfollow written instructionsFollow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.maintain robotic equipmentmaintain robotic equipmentDiagnose and detect malfunctions in robotic components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing rob...maintain mechatronic equipmentmaintain mechatronic equipmentDiagnose and detect malfunctions in mechatronics components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storin...comply with pipeline transport regulationscomply with pipeline transport regulationsKnow about pipeline transport regulations and their application in pipeline fields. Apply pipeline transport regulations in the construction of new sites.operate printing machineryoperate printing machineryOperate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.install septic systemsinstall septic systemsInstall systems for the collection of sewage and its subsequent inclusion in the sewerage system, ensuring that the systems are installed in compliance with legislation and are connected to nearby sew...operate hydraulic pumpsoperate hydraulic pumpsOperate hydraulic pumping systems.heat metalsheat metalsHeat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.transport pipestransport pipesTransport pipes manually or by operating equipment such as mechanical lifts and truck winches.develop assembly instructionsdevelop assembly instructionsDevelop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.lay sewer pipelay sewer pipeUse the appropriate equipment, such as a hydraulic grappler, to lay sewer pipes into a prepared trench. Coordinate with a co-worker to manoeuvre the pipe so as to fit securely on the previously instal...operate 3D computer graphics softwareoperate 3D computer graphics softwareUse graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-di...follow verbal instructionsfollow verbal instructionsHave the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.repair pipelinesrepair pipelinesConduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.operate sumpsoperate sumpsOperate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.