Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• 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.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
• Operate welding equipment.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Operate grinding equipment.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
• Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
• Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
• Design templates or patterns.
• Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
• Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.
• Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
• Direct operational or production activities.
• Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
• Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

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