About the role
Gas cutters are specialists in metalworking and use gas-powered tools to cut various metals. They often work within the industry, such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and construction. Education can vary from vocational school to apprenticeship programs within industrial manufacturing.Responsibilities
Gas cutters are responsible for preparing and carrying out cutting processes on metal materials. They must follow safety protocols and work drawings carefully. Maintenance of equipment and quality control of completed work are also an important part of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Gas cutters must have good knowledge in handling cutting equipment such as oxy-fuel cutting torches and plasma cutters. They need knowledge about the properties of different gases and how they affect the cutting process. Precision, safety awareness, and the ability to read technical drawings are key skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are gasskärning, ritningsläsning and plasmaskärning.