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Structural Steel Equipment Erector
$50,498 (USD)/yr
$24.28 (USD)/hr
$1,434 (USD)/yr
The average structural steel equipment erector gross salary in United States is $50,498 or an equivalent hourly rate of $24. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $1,434. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level structural steel equipment erector (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $37,502. On the other end, a senior level structural steel equipment erector (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $61,287.
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Salary Potential
$56,722 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Structural Steel Equipment Erector will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Job Description
Performs any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew: sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members. Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable, or rope. Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place... steel member. Guides member, using tab line (rope) or rides on member in order to guide it into position. Pulls, pushes, or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device. Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and handtools. Aligns rivet holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes. Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level. Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently riveted, bolted, or welded in place. Catches hot rivets tossed by rivet heater in bucket and inserts rivets in holes, using tongs. Bucks (holds) rivets while riveter, pneumatic uses airhammer to form heads on rivets. Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment. May specialize in erecting or repairing specific types of structures and be designated bridge-maintenance worker; chimney builder, reinforced concrete; scaffold builder, metal; structural-steel-equipment.
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