Salary Breakdown
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Average
$43,790
ANNUAL
$21.05
HOURLY
Entry Level
$31,600
ANNUAL
$15.19
HOURLY
Mid Level
$40,630
ANNUAL
$19.54
HOURLY
Expert Level
$56,430
ANNUAL
$27.13
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
1,840
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Supporting Programs
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Top Expected Tasks
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
01
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
02
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
03
Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
04
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.
05
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
06
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
07
Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
08
Tack-weld fitted parts together.
09
Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
10
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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