Schweißer/Schweißerin

In Germany, Welders (Schweißer/Schweißerin) are specialists who play a critical role in the metal processing and construction industries. Their duties begin with preparing workpieces and components according to work documents; for example, they precisely align parts and temporarily secure them with tack welds. Depending on the work order, they select the necessary welding equipment or systems, filler materials, and auxiliary tools, meticulously carrying out welding processes, sometimes using welding robots.

They apply different methods such as gas fusion welding, electrode arc welding, or shielded metal arc welding in various fields like metal structure constructions, tanks, and pipelines. Which method they choose depends on the areas and materials for which they have passed their examinations. After completing the welding processes, they finish the weld seams and ensure their quality by checking for smoothness, transitions, undercuts, and cracks. Their work environments are typically workshops and factories.

In Germany, "Schweißer/Schweißerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.

In Germany, "Schweißer/Schweißerin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Schweißer/Schweißerin.

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.