ย ย ย Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.ย
ย ย ย Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
ย ย ย Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
ย ย ย Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
ย ย ย Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
ย ย ย Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
ย ย ย Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
ย ย ย Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
ย ย ย Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.