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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Battle Creek, Michigan

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

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters on average make:
$49,920 ($24.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
27
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 23.

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:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Component Fabricator, Fabricator, Fitter, Ground Support Equipment Assembler, Hand Former, Industrial Fabricator, Layout Man, Machine Cage Maker, Machine Shop Fitter, Metal Box Maker

Tools Used

Adjustable wrenches, Belt sanders, Bench vises, Beverly shears, Brakes, Center punches, Chipping tools, Circular saws, Claw hammers, Computerized numerical control CNC metal-cutting machines

Tasks

  • Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  • Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
  • Tack-weld fitted parts together.
  • Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Independence, Self-Control, Integrity, Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Innovation, Persistence

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