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       CODE: 801.361-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): STRUCTURAL-STEEL WORKER (construction) alternate titles: bridge worker; housesmith; iron
erector; ironworker; steel erector; structural-iron erector; structural-iron worker;
structural-steel erector
Performs any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and
other structural-steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as
member of crew: Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members. Fastens
steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable, or rope. Signals worker operating hoisting
equipment to lift and place steel member. Guides member, using tab line (rope) or rides on member in
order to guide it into position. Pulls, pushes, or pries steel members into approximate position
while member is supported by hoisting device. Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles,
crowbars, jacks, and handtools. Aligns rivet holes in member with corresponding holes in previously
placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes. Verifies vertical and
horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level. Bolts aligned members to keep them in
position until they can be permanently riveted, bolted, or welded in place. Catches hot rivets
tossed by RIVET HEATER (heat treating) in bucket and inserts rivets in holes, using tongs. Bucks
(holds) rivets while RIVETER, PNEUMATIC (any industry) uses airhammer to form heads on rivets. Cuts
and welds steel members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment. May specialize in
erecting or repairing specific types of structures and be designated Bridge-Maintenance Worker
(construction); Chimney Builder, Reinforced Concrete (construction); Scaffold Builder, Metal
(construction); Structural-Steel-Equipment Erector (construction).
GOE: 05.05.06 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 87814 Structural Metal Workers
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