Installs girders and columns to provide a structural framework.
May fabricate and assemble iron and steel materials. Ensures proper placement and alignment according to blueprints and instructions.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Structural Ironworker skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Researching, interpreting, and applying the codes and regulations related to the construction and design of buildings.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the major challenges to enforcement and avoiding violation of building codes.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers and interprets the language of building codes and regulations including technical terms and legal language.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Makes and issues stop orders on projects with relevant building code or regulations violations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Instructs and manages inspection teams in the enforcement of the adopted building codes and regulations.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Devises architecture and construction best practices enforcement strategies to guarantee adherence to code requirements.
Skill definition-Utilizing knowledge of various construction materials for selection and use in building projects, while considering sustainability, cost, and performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies common construction materials, including types of concrete, steel, and stone.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Participates in basic materials waste management practices on building sites.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs analysis on optimal building materials needed for construction and architectural projects.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Implements strategies to minimize building material waste and enhance construction sustainability.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the strategic organization of resources for the efficient production of building materials.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance the safety policies and procedures in reducing occupational risks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records performed tasks according to the specified safety policies and procedures.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes the details of safety procedures including the statement of policy and reduction of hazard practices.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the implementation of safety initiatives in adherence to established policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops safety policies and procedures to control the risks associated with our business activities.
Skill definition-Ability to plan and organize activities, tasks, and resources to achieve business goals and objectives within timeframe and budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists ways to improve scheduling skills, including setting deadlines, using a planner and delegating tasks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports the changes in scheduled appointments for management to review.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses organizational workforce models to determine schedules that meet operational commitments.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Organizes calendars for department personnel to set meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs an organizational timetable to keep track of all scheduled activities of employees.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies our internal and external sources for the SOPs we need.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers information on workflows and business controlling points.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains the accuracy of SOPs to provide consistent guidance in our workplace.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leverages the use of SOPs to solve business and operation problems.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of industry regulation and its effect on our internal SOPs.
There are 10 hard skills for Structural Ironworker, Building Codes and Regulations, Building Materials, Construction Engineering, etc.
1 general skills for Structural Ironworker, Safety Policies and Procedures.
9 soft skills for Structural Ironworker, Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 20 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Structural Ironworker, he or she needs to be proficient in Scheduling, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
