7913-15 Structural Steel Erector
Erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings or other structures.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- unloads and sorts structural steel and equipment by directing crane operators
- sets up winches, cranes and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
- erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and cleats
- lays planks and hangs safety nets
- fastens steel units to cables of hoists
- directs hoist operators to position steel units according to specifications and blueprints
- works steel units into approximate position while they are supported by hoists
- cuts and shapes steel units using welding equipment
- aligns and bolts steel units in place until permanently bolted or welded
- verifies horizontal and vertical alignment and angles
- may erect cranes
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