Description
Steel erectors fit and erect structural metal framework for buildings and other structures such as metal chimneys.
Tasks
Examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements
erects ladders, scaffolding or working cage
directs hoisting and positioning of girders and other metal parts and checks alignment
arranges for or undertakes bolting and welding of metal parts
checks alignment of metal parts using spirit level and plumb-rule
Educational Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.
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