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Structural Iron and Steel Workers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Structural Iron and Steel Workers on average make:
$66,560 ($32.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
25
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
2 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
moderate-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Assembler, Awnings Mechanic, Billboard Erector, Billboard Installer, Billboard Mechanic, Bolter, Bridge Ironworker, Bridge Maintainer, Bridgeman, Building Construction Ironworker

Tools Used

Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrenches, Air compressors, Blow torches, Bolt cutters, Bull pins, C clamps, Center punches, Chalk lines, Cold chisels

Tasks

  • Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  • Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  • Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

Personality

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Cooperation, Initiative, Concern for Others, Leadership, Persistence, Adaptability/Flexibility, Social Orientation

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