Construction steel worker, Kaimahi hanganga maitai
Also known as
- Structural steel installer, welder, fabricator
Construction steel workers assemble and join iron or steel structural frameworks.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$65K to $100K
Most common
$123K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Construction steel workers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work at residential and commercial construction sites, and in industrial workshops
- may work in hot, loud, and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- install metal structural components
- operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment
- verify alignment of structures or equipment
- signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning
- cut metal components for installation
- weld metal components
- position structural components
- load or unload materials used in construction or extraction
- assemble temporary equipment or structures
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in welding and metalwork
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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