Hard Skills
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingInterpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications to determine the layout and installation of structural metal components.
AdvancedRigging and HoistingSelecting and attaching slings, shackles, and cables to heavy metal loads for lifting by cranes or derricks.
AdvancedWelding and Torch CuttingFusing metal parts using arc welding equipment or cutting steel beams to size using oxy-acetylene torches.
IntermediateFall Protection ComplianceApplying OSHA-mandated safety protocols and using personal fall arrest systems when working at extreme heights.
IntermediateStructural Steel AssemblyConnecting steel beams and columns using high-strength bolts or rivets to form a building's skeleton.
IntermediateCrane SignalingCommunicating directions to crane operators using standardized hand signals or radio systems to position metal components.