Construction steel worker, Kaiwhakatū hanganga rino
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
$66K to $112K
Most common
$134K
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.
You usually learn on the job to become a construction steel worker and a qualification or experience may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4)
- 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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