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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Apprentice, Iron Worker

2.	Apprentice, Ornamental Iron Worker

3.	Apprentice, Ornamental Metal Erector

4.	Apprentice, Structural Iron Worker

5.	Apprentice, Structural Steel Worker

6.	Assembler

7.	Assembler, Metal Buildings

8.	Billboard Erector

9.	Billboard Installer

10.	Bolter

11.	Bridge Maintainer

12.	Bridgeman

13.	Erector, Structural Steel

14.	Fitter

15.	Fitter, Structural Steel

16.	Guard Rail Installer

17.	Guzzler Builder

18.	Housesmith

19.	Iron Erector

20.	Iron Setter

21.	Ironworker, Construction, Buildings

22.	Ironworker, Structural Steel

23.	Joist Setter

24.	Layout Worker

25.	Mechanic, Awnings

26.	Mechanic, Billboard

27.	Metal Tank Erector

28.	Metal Trim Erector

29.	Metalsmith

30.	Oil Field Rig Builder

31.	Ornamental Iron Erector

32.	Ornamental Ironworker

33.	Ornamental Metal Worker

34.	Playground Equipment Erector

35.	Sheet Ironworker

36.	Sign Board Erector

37.	Sign Builder

38.	Sign Erector

39.	Sign Hanger

40.	Sign Installer

41.	Steel Construction Worker

42.	Steel Erector

43.	Steel Fitter

44.	Steel Hanger

45.	Steel Layout Worker

46.	Steel Rigger

47.	Structural Iron Erector

48.	Structural Ironworker

49.	Structural Layout Worker

50.	Structural Metal Worker

51.	Structural Rigger

52.	Structural Steel Erector

53.	Structural Steel Fitter

54.	Structural Steel Worker Apprentice

55.	Structural Worker

56.	Tank Builder, Metal

57.	Tank Erector, Metal

58.	Tank Setter

Job Tasks

	Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging, such as cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment and materials.

	Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.

	Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.

	Drive drift pins through rivet holes in order to align rivet holes in structural-steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.

	Erect metal and precast concrete components for structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, and highway guard rails.

	Fasten structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.

	Force structural-steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.

	Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members.

	Pull, push, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.

	Ride on girders or other structural-steel members to position them, or use rope to guide them into position.

	Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.

	Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.

	Catch hot rivets in buckets, and insert rivets in holes, using tongs.

	Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

	Dismantle structures and equipment.

	Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

	Hold rivets while riveters use air-hammers to form heads on rivets.

	Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, and valves, depending on types of structures being assembled.

	Place blocks under reinforcing bars used to reinforce floors.

	Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.


		build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting

		erect scaffold

		move or fit heavy objects

		install insulating materials

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.


		file, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects

		cut metal or plastic

		fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		use precision measuring tools or equipment

		use hand or power tools

		use measuring devices in construction or extraction work

		use acetylene welding/cutting torch

		weld together metal parts, components, or structures

		burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects

		use turnbuckle in structural repair or assembly work

		use arc welding equipment

		operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


		signal directions or warnings to coworkers

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		read blueprints

		read specifications

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.


		work as a team member

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


		identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities

		recognize characteristics of metals

		identify base metals for welding

		recognize characteristics of alloys

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use combination welding procedures

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


		make independent judgment in assembly procedures

		determine project methods and procedures

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.


		set up specialized rigging

		maintain welding machines or equipment

		position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures

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