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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

SOC 51-2041.00

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

Green Occupation Zone 3 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Active Listening

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

2.9

Monitoring

2.8

Operation Monitoring

2.5

Operation and Control

2.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

3.9

Mathematics

3.7

Building and Construction

3.6

Design

3.5

English Language

3.3

Production and Processing

3.0

Customer and Personal Service

2.9

Engineering and Technology

2.8

Key Tasks

1Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

2Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.

3Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.

4Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

5Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

Also Known As

Cage Maker, Machine Fabricator Fabricator Assembler Metal Products Fitter Fitter, Welder Ground Support Equipment Assembler Hand Former Layout Man Metal Box Maker Metal Fabricator