Structural Steel Erectors

What the job involves

• Erects lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installs cables and attaches counterweights
• Attaches slinging gear to hoist equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
• Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
• Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding
• Measures, cuts, bends and fits welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
• Fixes mesh and reinforced steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
• Sets up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
• Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, lays planks and hangs safety nets

Key values of workers in Structural Steel Erectors

• 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 Erectors

• 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.