Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
SOC Code: 51-2041
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitterss verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 88.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 88.7 — Very High
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Median Salary
$49,900
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Job Growth
-16.3%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Monitoring
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Coordination
Common Tasks
- ✓Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- ✓Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
- ✓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.
- ✓Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- ✓Tack-weld fitted parts together.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation