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Job Description


	Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Assemblers and Fabricators

More than half of all assemblers are team assemblers. Work areas may be noisy, and many assemblers may have to sit or stand for long periods. A high school diploma is preferred for most positions, but specialized training is required for some assembly jobs.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Structural metal fabricators and fitters
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	30,530
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	6,200
Ship and Boat Building	5,970
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	4,020
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	3,810
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing	3,790
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing	3,790
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing	3,380
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	3,330
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing	3,150

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Structural metal fabricators and fitters
Average Annual Salary	$35,080
Average Hourly Wage	$16.87
Total Employment	96,870