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A Welder (First Class) fabricates and repairs metal structures using advanced welding techniques to meet precise standards.

    • AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Welder (First Class) careers

A Welder (First Class) fabricates and repairs metal structures using advanced welding techniques. You might work in construction, manufacturing or heavy industry, reading technical drawings and operating specialised equipment to join metals to exact standards while following safety and quality guidelines.

Welders (First Class) are essential to building and maintaining infrastructure. You’ll need skill, precision, stamina and problem-solving abilities, working with various metals and collaborating with engineers and other trades to meet project standards.