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Fitter-welder

OFO Code: 651203

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
651203
Occupation
Fitter-welder
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6512 · Welders and Flame Cutters

Official description
Welders and flame cutters weld and cut metal parts using gas flame, electric arc and other sources of heat to melt and cut, or to melt and fuse metal.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail
  • Welding metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc, thermite compound or other methods
  • Operating resistance-welding machines
  • Joining metal parts by hand soldering
  • Monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
  • Brazing metal parts together
  • Examining work pieces for defects and measuring work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
  • Using blowtorch to make and repair lead linings, pipes, floors and other lead fixtures
  • Cutting metal pieces using gas flame or an electric arc

2. Demand status

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