Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers cut, shape, join and fix metal components of steel and iron structures, pressure vessels and pipes, boilers, ships and other vessels.
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review blueprints, illustrations and specifications to understand job requirements
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choose and prepare metal stock
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cut traced metal sections and shapes using metal cutting equipment and machines
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bend and shape metal sections and pipes by heating and hammering, and operating hand and machine tools
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join metal sections using different welding techniques, bolting and riveting
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check welds for the width of bead, penetration and precision
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finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in solutions
Structural steel and welding trade workers are employed in most parts of Australia. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
The occupation enjoyed moderate growth in the last five years and demand will continue generating jobs from 78,900 in 2018 to 82,700 by 2023. There are likely to be around 47,000 job vacancies in over 5 years.
Structural steel and welding trade workers are required to have diploma and relevant experience.