Structural-metal preparers and erectors

Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble, erect and dismantle structural metal frames of buildings and other structures.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Duties and tasks

  • Marking metal framework as a guide when drilling, cutting, and shaping metal stock for use in buildings, ships and other structures
  • Drilling, cutting and shaping structural steel in a workshop
  • Erecting steel framework for buildings, bridges and other constructions
  • Assembling and erecting the framework and other metal parts of ships' structures
  • Shaping and fitting structural steel plates of ships under construction or repair
  • Riveting structural metal members by hand, machine or pneumatic riveter

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