As a Pipe Welder, you will need to master following:

• assemble manufactured pipeline parts
• clear pipelines
• consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flows
• detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
• ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
• guide drill pipes
• inspect pipelines
• isometric perspective
• measure parts of manufactured products
• perform follow-up on pipeline route services
• pipeline coating properties
• test pipeline infrastructure operations
• types of pipelines
• use metal bending techniques
• use rigging equipment
• use wrenches

More generally, a pipe welder is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• cooperate with colleagues
• follow up pipeline integrity management priorities
• hydraulics
• install metal gas piping
• lay pipe installation
• operate soldering equipment
• operate welding equipment
• prevent pipeline deterioration
• technical drawings
• use measurement instruments
• use welding equipment
• work with blacksmithing hand tools

It also helps to know the following:

• 3D printing process
• adjust feeder tubes
• heat metals
• install septic systems
• join metals
• lay sewer pipe
• maintain mechatronic equipment
• maintain robotic equipment
• maintenance of printing machines
• metal and metal ore products
• operate 3D computer graphics software
• operate hydraulic pumps
• operate oil pumping systems
• operate printing machinery
• operate pumping equipment
• operate sumps
• perform water analysis
• pipeline transport regulations
• printing materials
• printing on large scale machines
• rigging terminology
• security requirements of goods transported via pipelines
• transport pipes
• automation technology
• cast metal
• determine suitability of materials
• develop assembly instructions
• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• handle chemicals
• health and safety hazards underground
• keep task records
• maintenance operations
• mechanics
• mechatronics
• operate automated process control
• operate forklift
• operate pumps
• prepare copper gas-lines pipes
• printing techniques
• read assembly drawings
• repair pipelines
• robotics
• types of metal