structural ironworker
ISCO: 7214. Skills: 48. Essential: 22.
Essential skills
- align components
- apply arc welding techniques
- apply spot welding techniques
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect construction supplies
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- metal joining technologies
- metal thermal conductivity
- operate handheld riveting equipment
- operate rust proofing spray gun
- remove rust from motor vehicles
- rivet types
- set up reinforcing steel
- spot metal imperfections
- tend metal sawing machine
- tie reinforcing steel
- types of metal
- types of sawing blades
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
Supporting skills
- apply brazing techniques
- apply thermite welding techniques
- cutting technologies
- ensure equipment availability
- guide cranes
- guide operation of heavy construction equipment
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- manipulate glass
- metal smoothing technologies
- monitor automated machines
- operate manual planer
- operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
- operate soldering equipment
- prepare pieces for joining
- process incoming construction supplies
- program a CNC controller
- recognise signs of corrosion
- replace defect components
- rig loads
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- set window
- tend metal planer
- tend riveting machine
- transport construction supplies
- work in a construction team