Structural ironworker
Code 7214.3
Structural ironworker in construction install iron elements into structures. They erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects. They set metal rods, or rebar, to form reinforced concrete.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- metal thermal conductivity
- metal joining technologies
- types of sawing blades
- types of metal
- rivet types
Skills and competences
- align components
- tie reinforcing steel
- apply arc welding techniques
- apply spot welding techniques
- set up reinforcing steel
- spot metal imperfections
- inspect construction supplies
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- tend metal sawing machine
- operate rust proofing spray gun
- remove rust from motor vehicles
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work ergonomically
- use safety equipment in construction
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences