Hard Skills
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingInterpreting architectural and engineering drawings to identify the placement and orientation of structural steel members.
AdvancedArc Welding (SMAW/FCAW)Utilizing Shielded Metal Arc Welding or Flux-Cored Arc Welding techniques to fuse structural steel components together.
AdvancedRigging and SignalingSetting up cables, slings, and hardware for hoisting steel and communicating with crane operators using standardized hand signals.
IntermediateFall Protection SystemsCorrectly installing and utilizing personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), including harnesses and anchor points, for high-elevation work.
IntermediateStructural BoltingInstalling and tightening high-strength bolts to specific tension requirements using calibrated wrenches or torque-control methods.