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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Description
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Common Tasks
- Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
- Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- Tack-weld fitted parts together.
- Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.44 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.52 and $29.97 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $44,586.22 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $26,049.46 and $62,337.01 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 230 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 30.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 300.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $21.00 with the median annual salary reaching $44,025.
