Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble, erect and dismantle structural metal frames of buildings and other structures.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Structural-metal preparers and erectors earn a salary between $1,895 and $4,571 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Structural-metal preparers and erectors ranges from $1,895 to $3,295.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $2,001 and $3,738 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Marking metal framework as a guide when drilling, cutting, and shaping metal stock for use in buildings, ships and other structures
- Drilling, cutting and shaping structural steel in a workshop
- Erecting steel framework for buildings, bridges and other constructions
- Assembling and erecting the framework and other metal parts of ships' structures
- Shaping and fitting structural steel plates of ships under construction or repair
- Riveting structural metal members by hand, machine or pneumatic riveter