AI Assistant for Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.(Core task)
  • 2Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.(Core task)
  • 3Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.(Core task)
  • 4Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.(Core task)
  • 5Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.(Core task)
  • 6Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.(Core task)
  • 7Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.(Core task)
  • 8Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.(Core task)
  • 9Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.(Core task)
  • 10Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Coordination
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis

Knowledge Areas

Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft Outlook

Other Tools

Computer aided design CAD softwareCost estimating softwareInventory tracking softwareProject scheduling softwareTurtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Daily Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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