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
$50K
Lower
$67K to $103K
Most common
$126K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- install metal beams and structures
- assemble metal beams and structures
- weld and join metal parts together
- cut steel parts for installation
- check structures are straight and aligned
- operate cranes and other lifting equipment
- guide crane operators during lifting
- load and unload steel materials
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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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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