Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

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.

Key Competencies * Dependability * Attention to Detail * Self Control * Cooperation * Initiative * Concern for Others * Leadership * Persistence * Adaptability/Flexibility * Social Orientation

Representative Tasks * Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. * Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required. * Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.

Industry

Construction,

Job Family Construction and Extraction

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