Structural-metal preparers and erectors

Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble, erect and dismantle structural metal frames of buildings and other structures.

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