Structural Steel Construction Workers

What the job involves

• Erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
• Attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
• Fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
• Lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
• Measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
• Fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
• Setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
• Erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets

Key values of workers in Structural Steel Construction Workers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Structural Steel Construction Workers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.