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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How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
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.
Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope. | - | - | - |
| Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$62,700
per year
Mean Wage
$69,270
per year
Employment
65K
workers
Wage Range
$42,000 - $107,520
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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