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51-4121.00

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 63% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 31% probability of automation for this role
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63%
of jobs safer
52
jobs riskier than this
+3.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Automated welding has dominated high-volume manufacturing for decades (automotive, aerospace). However, structural welding on construction sites, repair welding in varied environments, and specialty welding requiring real-time adaptation remain largely human. The shift is ongoing: robotic welding expands while skilled fabrication welders remain valued.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$47,810
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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55% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →