Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
SOC Code: 51-2041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $48,734 | $63,274 | $77,792 | $92,331 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,544 | $64,168 | $77,771 | $91,395 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,979 | $64,605 | $77,230 | $89,856 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,376 | $63,794 | $76,232 | $88,650 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $50,502 | $62,899 | $75,317 | $87,714 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $53,206 | $63,856 | $74,506 | $85,155 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,963 | $59,093 | $69,202 | $79,331 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,822 | $56,971 | $68,141 | $79,290 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,653 | $57,574 | $67,496 | $77,418 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $48,485 | $58,053 | $67,621 | $77,189 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
| Design | 2.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 76.7% |
| Less than high school | 18.0% |
| Some college | 3.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
Typical 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.
- Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
- Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Computer aided design and drafting CADD software Dassault Systemes CATIA Enterprise resource planning ERP software Spreadsheet software Tekla software Three-dimensional modeling software
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