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Structural Metal Workers

Structural metal workers make and install steel frameworks used in buildings and other structures.

Builders use iron, steel, aluminum, and reinforced concrete in many projects. They use these materials to build highways, bridges, large buildings, and other structures.

Structural Metal Workers are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$21.45 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   23.6%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Lay out the raw steel. Cut, bend, bolt, and weld each piece according to requirements.
  • Construct steel columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Set up hoisting equipment for moving structural steel.
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.