Structural Iron and Steel Workers Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	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.

Skills
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $66,258.00 $31.85  $24.35  $26.77 - $40.17  Hartford $65,163.00 $31.33  $23.96  $27.13 - $40.17

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   44   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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