Structural Iron & Steel Workers
Also called: Ironworker, Iron Worker, Fitter / Welder, Steel Fabricator
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force or Navy.
What they do:
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.
On the job, you would:
- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
- Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Endurance
Physical Strength
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Project management software
Accounting software
Computer aided design CAD software
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![]() New job opportunities are likely in the future.
![]() $45,690
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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