ANZSCO 322312
Pressure Welder
Assembles, welds and repairs pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.
Skills assessment authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)Occupation lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
Visas for Pressure Welder
Main tasks
- Reads and interprets blueprints and technical specifications to determine appropriate welding techniques for pressurised systems
- Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
- Shapes, bends, cleans and smooths metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating, hammering, filing and chiselling
- Welds pressurised pipelines used for transporting oil, gas and other high-pressure substances
- Conducts tests on welds to ensure there are no leaks in the pressurised systems
- Applies post-weld treatments to relieve stress and enhance the strength of the welded joints on pressure-containing equipment
State nomination
7 state(s) nominate Pressure Welder for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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