Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
42 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters: $49,900 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. | General |
| Lay out parts to prepare for assembly. | General |
| Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. | General |
| Operate grinding equipment. | General |
| Operate cutting equipment. | General |
| Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. | General |
| Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | General |
| Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids. | General |
| Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. | General |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. | General |
| Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Design templates or patterns. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Tekla software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Three-dimensional modeling software | Computer aided design CAD software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Professional | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |