How do they match: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

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

  • Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
  • Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
  • Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
  • Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
  • Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  • Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
  • Tack-weld fitted parts together.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.