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	Solder together components to assemble fabricated metal products, using soldering iron.

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Job Tasks for: "Solderer"

Melts and applies solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering iron, gas torch, or electric-ultrasonic equipment.

Grinds, cuts, buffs, or bends edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinder and hand tools.

Removes workpieces from molten solder and holds parts together until color indicates that solder has set.

Cleans workpieces, using chemical solution, file, wire brush, or grinder.

Cleans tip of soldering iron, using chemical solution or cleaning compound.

Melts and separates soldered joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies, using soldering equipment.

Applies flux to workpiece surfaces in preparation for soldering.

Heats soldering iron or workpiece to specified temperature for soldering, using gas flame or electric current.

Dips workpieces into molten solder or places solder strip between seams and heats seam with iron to band items together.

Aligns and clamps workpieces together, using rule, square, or hand tools, or positions items in fixtures, jigs, or vise.

Melts and applies solder to fill holes, indentations, and seams of fabricated metal products, using soldering equipment.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Solderer"

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Skill Requirements for: "Solderer"

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Ability Requirements for: "Solderer"

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Job Activities for: "Solderer"

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

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