What do they do?
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Also known as:
Fabricator, Fitter, Layout Man, Metal Fabricator, Mill Beam Fitter, Ship Fitter, Small Parts Fabricator, Steel Fabricator, Structural Fabricator, Structural Planner, Structural Steel Fitter
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- High school diploma equivalent (47%)
- Some college, no degree (19%)
- Less than high school diploma (16%)
- Associate's degree (10%)
- Bachelor's degree (7%)
- Master's degree (1%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
People in this career often know a lot about:
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
- Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Operate cutting equipment.
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
- Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools.
- Design templates or patterns.
- Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
- Direct operational or production activities.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
- Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 30.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos: CareerOneStop, USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
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