What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  • Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them, or use rope to guide them into position.
  • Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  • Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  • Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Essential Skills

Coordination 3.62/5
Operations Monitoring 3.62/5
Operation and Control 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Active Learning 3.0/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.0/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Cooperation, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Multilimb Coordination 4.12/5
Static Strength 4.12/5
Visualization 4.0/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 4.0/5
Manual Dexterity 4.0/5
Near Vision 4.0/5
Control Precision 3.88/5
Trunk Strength 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Computer aided design CAD software Cost estimating software Inventory tracking software Microsoft Outlook Project scheduling software Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.34/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.23/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.08/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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