Career overview
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
O*NET-SOC 51-2041.00
Median pay / yr$49,900
OutlookBelow Average
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters.
Skills employers look for
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge areas
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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