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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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Structural-metal preparers and erectors - from $1,895 to $4,571 per month - 2024.
- A Structural-metal preparers and erectors typically earns between $1,895 and $3,295 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,001 and $3,738 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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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
