How do they match: Structural Iron and Steel Workers

  • Metal Building Erector
  • Metal Buildings Assembler
  • Metal Tank Builder
  • Metal Tank Erector
  • Metal Trim Erector
  • Metalsmith
  • Ornamental Metal Erector
  • Ornamental Metal Worker
  • Playground Equipment Erector
  • Pre-Engineered Metal Building Ironworker
  • Structural Metal Worker

  • 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.

  • Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
  • Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  • Dismantle structures or equipment.
  • Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
  • Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.

  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Cut metal components for installation.
  • Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
  • Install metal structural components.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Install insulation in equipment or structures.
  • Position safety or support equipment.
  • Rivet metal components.
  • Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
  • Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
  • Weld metal components.