Structural Iron and Steel Workers
O*NET Code: 47-2221.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
AssemblerAwnings MechanicBillboard ErectorBillboard InstallerBillboard MechanicBolterBridge IronworkerBridge MaintainerBridgemanBuilding Construction IronworkerCombination WorkerConstruction IronworkerErectorFitterGuard Rail InstallerGuzzler BuilderHousesmithIron ErectorIron Guardrail InstallerIron Setter
⚡ Skills (12)
Coordination4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Cost estimating software
Project management software
0Inventory tracking software
Inventory management software
0Project scheduling software
Project management software
0Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Accounting software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Structural Iron and Steel Workers → Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (2)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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