Jul 5, 2016
Also called Metal Building Systems Erector
Steel erectors fabricate, construct and join scaffolding, erect pre-engineered buildings and sometimes perform reconstructive work on existing structures.
In general, steel erectors:
- read blueprints, plan workflow and unload and organize steel units
- prepare scaffolding, hoisting equipment and rigging to move materials
- attach cables and direct crane operators
- position steel units, check alignment and join steel parts by bolting them
Steel erectors work primarily in commercial and industrial construction.
CAREER INFORMATION
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