Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders set up and operate equipment that joins or heat treats metal parts and assemblies. Some workers also operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines In California the median pay is $48,940 a year, 2% above the national median of $47,920.
$48,940median pay in California, per year
$44,770–$57,950middle half earn
2,290employed in California
$47,920U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
1open role like this on employer career sites, 1 in California or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementDesignPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageMechanical
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.
Licenses and training in California
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in other states
Arizona · $70,150Alaska · $62,700Washington · $58,990Illinois · $58,840Oregon · $58,650Wisconsin · $57,640Minnesota · $57,560Nebraska · $57,280Missouri · $56,210New Jersey · $53,680
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-4122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.