Is being a structural steel worker a good fit for you?
Lifts and joins steel beams and columns to build the frames of buildings. May also put up metal tanks and prefabricated metal buildings.
What the work involves
- Reads plans to work out where materials go, how many and what size.
- Checks steel beams are upright and level using plumb bobs, lasers and levels.
- Builds metal or concrete parts into structures like buildings, bridges, dams, towers, fences and guard rails.
- Bolts steel beams in position until they are permanently fixed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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