DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $14.47/hr
Median: $19.88/hr
Experienced: $26.75/hr
Current Employment
153 (2017)
Projected Employment
181 (2028)
Growth for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
| 2017 Jobs | 2028 Jobs | Change (2018-2025) | % Change (2018-2028) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 181 | 23 | 15% |
Industries Employing Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2017) | % of Occupation in Industry (2017) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Window and Door Manufacturing | 43 | 28.2% | 4.1% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | <10 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| Plate Work Manufacturing | <10 | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Machine Shops | <10 | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | <10 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
Occupational Tasks
- Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
- Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
- 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.
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
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