Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7212
Welding coordinator
A welding coordinator is a person who oversees how welding is carried out on a site or in a plant, monitors the welds made by other welders, and takes charge of the welding staff. The role joins technical control and supervision: the coordinator answers both for the quality of the joints and for the people making them.
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Rate 5 of the 22 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
inspect quality of products
apply arc welding techniques
record production data for quality control
operate welding equipment
perform welding inspection
About welding coordinator
Technical control comes first. The coordinator selects the filler material for each joint, controls the welding process as it runs, and inspects product quality afterwards. Knowing the metals involved is part of that. The coordinator also welds the particularly demanding parts. The coordinator also performs welding inspections and analyses whether the staff available match the workload.
Equipment and people follow. The coordinator sees that the welding equipment the job needs is ready for use before work starts, and applies the company's own standards on the shop floor. The welders themselves are assessed for their potential, and some coordinators also answer for vocational training.
The coordinator works to make the shop a place where welders keep developing their skills, and coordinates the welding processes together with the specialised activities around them.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (22)
welding techniqueswelding techniquesThe different methods of welding together pieces of metal using various equipment, such as oxygen-acetylene welding, gas metal arc welding and tungsten inert gas welding.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.flammable fluidsflammable fluidsThe behaviour of liquids and gases that represent a serious explosion and fire danger, and their appropriate handling systems and effective storage.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.apply arc welding techniquesapply arc welding techniquesApply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of arc welding, such as shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, and others.record production data for quality controlrecord production data for quality controlKeep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.operate welding equipmentoperate welding equipmentUse welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.perform welding inspectionperform welding inspectionInspect and assure the quality of welded metals using diverse testing techniques.spot metal imperfectionsspot metal imperfectionsObserve and identify various kinds of imperfections in metal workpieces or finished products. Recognise the best fitted manner of fixing the problem, which could be caused by corrosion, rust, fracture...identify hazards in the workplaceidentify hazards in the workplacePerform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.ensure finished product meet requirementsensure finished product meet requirementsEnsure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.ensure equipment availabilityensure equipment availabilityEnsure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.evaluate employees workevaluate employees workEvaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check ...supervise staffsupervise staffOversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.create a work atmosphere of continuous improvementcreate a work atmosphere of continuous improvementWork with management practices such as continuous improvement, preventive maintenance. Pay attention to problem solving and teamwork principles. Empower teams to identify opportunities and then drive ...adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.coordinate communication within a teamcoordinate communication within a teamCollect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.analyse staff capacityanalyse staff capacityEvaluate and identify staffing gaps in quantity, skills, performance revenue and surpluses.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.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.select filler metalselect filler metalSelect optimal metal used for metal joining purposes, such as zinc, lead or copper metals, specifically for welding, soldering or brazing practices.follow company standardsfollow company standardsLead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
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ferrous metal processingferrous metal processingVarious processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.types of metal manufacturing processestypes of metal manufacturing processesMetal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.first aidfirst aidThe emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.manage suppliesmanage suppliesMonitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities ...operate brazing equipmentoperate brazing equipmentUse equipment designed for brazing processes in order to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.monitor manufacturing quality standardsmonitor manufacturing quality standardsMonitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.apply brazing techniquesapply brazing techniquesApply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of brazing, such as torch brazing, braze welding, dip brazing, and others.manage emergency proceduresmanage emergency proceduresReact quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...recruit employeesrecruit employeesHire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.oversee pre-assembly operationsoversee pre-assembly operationsOrganise and oversee the arrangements preceding the assembly of manufactured products, mostly taking place in factories, including their installation in assembling locations such as construction sites...perform metal active gas weldingperform metal active gas weldingWeld metal, mostly steel, workpieces together using active gas mixtures such as concotions of argon, carbon dioxide and oxygen.identify customer's needsidentify customer's needsUse appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.plan shifts of employeesplan shifts of employeesPlans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.ensure correct gas pressureensure correct gas pressureEnsure the necessary, usually constant, pressure of gas which is part of a machine or tool, such as torching equipment, used to process metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.monitor production developmentsmonitor production developmentsMonitor parameters to keep an eye on the production, developments and costs within your area of control.liaise with quality assuranceliaise with quality assuranceWork closely with the relevant quality assurance or grading party involved.consult technical resourcesconsult technical resourcesRead and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.ensure fulfilment of legal requirementsensure fulfilment of legal requirementsEnsure that all legal requirements are met.perform tungsten inert gas weldingperform tungsten inert gas weldingWeld metal workpieces together by tungsten intert gas (TIG) welding. This arc welding process welds metal workpieces using the heat generated between an arc of electricity struck between a non-consuma...manage discarded productsmanage discarded productsManage production stops due to insufficient product quality and manage associated waste issues within the scope of good manufacturing practices.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.communicate schedules to the people concernedcommunicate schedules to the people concernedConvey relevant scheduling information. Present the schedule to the persons concerned, and inform them of any schedule changes. Approve the schedules and verify that everyone has understood the inform...train employeestrain employeesLead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the perform...perform metal inert gas weldingperform metal inert gas weldingWeld metal workpieces together using inert gasses or gas mixtures such as argon and helium. This technique is usually used for welding aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.write records for repairswrite records for repairsWrite records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.draw design sketchesdraw design sketchesCreate rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a welding coordinator do?
Welding coordinators supervise the workflow of welding applications. They monitor welding processes performed by other welders, supervise the staff, being sometimes responsible for vocational training. They also weld particularly demanding parts. Welding coordinators ensure that the necessary welding equipment is ready for usage. They mostly coordinate welding applications and related professional activities.
What skills does a welding coordinator need?
A welding coordinator needs 22 essential skills, including welding techniques, types of metal, flammable fluids, inspect quality of products, apply arc welding techniques.
Will AI replace welding coordinator jobs?
The AI disruption score for welding coordinator is 35/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record production data for quality control, monitor stock level, keep records of work progress. Most resilient: operate welding equipment, first aid, welding techniques.
AI Replacement Risk
35/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupMetal, machinery and related trades workers
Essential Skills22
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