O*NET-SOC 47-2221.00

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.6207/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.6207/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6207/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1207/2015
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.24.1207/2015
Static Strength1.A.3.a.14.1207/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.007/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.007/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2015
Visualization1.A.1.f.24.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.Core10207/2015
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.Core10507/2015
Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.Core10507/2015
Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.Core10507/2015
Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.Core10207/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5511/2023
Investigative2.811/2023
Artistic1.4511/2023
Enterprising1.2611/2023
Social1.1811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.