[Core] [105% incumbents] Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
  DWAs: Cut metal components for installation. | Weld metal components.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
  DWAs: Position structural components.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
  DWAs: Install metal structural components.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
  DWAs: Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Dismantle structures or equipment.
  DWAs: Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them, or use rope to guide them into position.
  DWAs: Position structural components.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Hold rivets while riveters use air hammers to form heads on rivets.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, or valves, depending on types of structures being assembled.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures. | Install gauges or controls. | Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Place blocks under reinforcing bars used to reinforce floors.
  DWAs: Position safety or support equipment.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
  DWAs: Verify alignment of structures or equipment.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting, as needed.
  DWAs: Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction. | Position structural components.

[EMERGING:Revision] Assemble or inspect hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

[EMERGING:Revision] Lift steel beams, girders, or columns using cranes or forklifts, or by signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift or position structural steel members.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Building and Construction (imp:4.58 lvl:6.14) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:3.67 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.48 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.31 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.01 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:2.89 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.87 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Design (imp:2.83 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:2.75 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Transportation (imp:2.45 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.36 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.30 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:2.29 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.97 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:1.91 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administrative (imp:1.65 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:1.55 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.52 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.49 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.39 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:1.36 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visualization (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Selective Attention (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Far Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Rate Control (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Stamina (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Response Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Written Expression (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.39 lvl:6.28) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.24 lvl:4.00) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.16 lvl:5.63) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Getting Information (imp:4.06 lvl:3.14) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.99 lvl:4.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.92 lvl:4.01) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.84 lvl:4.53) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.74 lvl:3.82) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.71 lvl:3.21) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.68 lvl:4.10) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.50 lvl:3.53) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.20 lvl:3.56) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.14 lvl:2.95) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.13 lvl:3.64) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.07 lvl:3.25) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.41) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.04 lvl:3.00) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.01 lvl:3.81) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.96 lvl:2.82) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.96 lvl:3.16) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.91 lvl:2.65) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.78 lvl:2.87) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.78 lvl:2.70) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.66) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Processing Information (imp:2.67 lvl:2.57) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.15) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.19) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.47 lvl:2.64) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.39 lvl:2.05) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.35 lvl:2.41) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.28 lvl:2.14) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.02 lvl:1.33) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.96 lvl:1.45) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.93 lvl:1.32) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.72 lvl:1.13) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.70 lvl:0.83) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.08) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.53 lvl:0.84) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.52 lvl:0.98) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Working with Computers (imp:1.39 lvl:0.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.86) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.25) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.05) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:0.98) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.26) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.16) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.73) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Installation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 68,380
  annual_median    : $62,780
  annual_pct10     : $44,580
  annual_pct25     : $49,880
  annual_pct75     : $82,660
  annual_pct90     : $108,260
  annual_mean      : $70,280
  hourly_median    : $30.18

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($120,840)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,620)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.080x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   57,020  median: $  63,550
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,080  median: $  59,960
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      520  median: $ 109,970
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      400  median: $  49,740
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      250  median: $  65,230
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      240  median: $  73,770
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      180  median: $  52,240
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       90  median: $  88,380

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   57,020  median: $  63,550
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,080  median: $  59,960
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      520  median: $ 109,970
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      400  median: $  49,740
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      250  median: $  65,230
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      240  median: $  73,770
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      180  median: $  52,240
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       90  median: $  88,380

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:43:40.583178Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Ironworker (similarity: 0.4651)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironworker
  QID: Q3069732
  Extract: An ironworker is a tradesman who works in the iron-working industry. Ironworkers assemble the structural framework in accordance with engineered drawings and install the metal support pieces for new buildings. They also repair and renovate old structures using reinforced concrete and steel. Ironwork

  Title: International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (similarity: 0.3802)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Association_of_Bridge%2C_Structural%2C_Ornamental_and_Reinforcing_Iron_Workers
  QID: Q3153228
  Extract: The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers is a union in the United States and Canada which represents, trains and protects primarily construction workers, as well as shipbuilding and metal fabrication employees.

  Title: Bethlehem Steel (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethlehem_Steel
  QID: Q27432
  Extract: The Bethlehem Steel Corporation was an American steelmaking company headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Until its closure in 2003, it was one of the world's largest steel-producing and shipbuilding companies. At the height of its success and productivity, the company was a symbol of American m

  Title: Steel (similarity: 0.2632)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel
  QID: Q11427
  Extract: Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that demonstrates improved mechanical properties compared to the pure form of iron. Due to its high elastic modulus, yield strength, fracture strength and low raw material cost, steel is one of the most commonly manufactured materials in the world. Steel is used 

  Title: Structural integrity and failure (similarity: 0.5846)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_integrity_and_failure
  QID: Q1309431
  Extract: Structural integrity and failure is an aspect of engineering that deals with the ability of a structure to support a designed structural load without breaking, and includes the study of past structural failures in order to prevent failures in future designs.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, abilities, and work activities. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence. The occupation is well-defined with clear skill requirements and career pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:39:17.883919+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,709
tokens_output        : 4,289
cost_usd             : $0.047345
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but semantic neighbors include 'Ironworker' and 'International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers' which provide relevant trade context. The occupation represents a specific skilled construction trade within the broader ironworking industry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Structural Iron and Steel Workers raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. They work primarily in construction, erecting metal storage tanks, assembling prefabricated metal buildings, and connecting structural components with bolts, rivets, or welds. This skilled trade requires exceptional physical strength, coordination, and spatial visualization to safely manipulate heavy steel components at significant heights.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by reviewing blueprints and following supervisor instructions to understand the structural layout. They connect columns, beams, and girders using bolts, chains, cables, or rope, often working with cranes and hoisting equipment to position heavy steel members. Tasks include cutting, bending, or welding steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment. Workers force structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools, ensuring precise alignment by driving drift pins through rivet holes. They also assemble hoisting equipment such as cables, pulleys, and hooks to move heavy materials safely.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional multilimb coordination and static strength, as the work demands simultaneously controlling multiple body movements while handling extremely heavy materials. Strong spatial visualization abilities are crucial for interpreting blueprints and understanding how three-dimensional structures fit together. Those who succeed are highly dependable and cautious, as safety is paramount when working at heights with heavy steel components. The role attracts realistic personality types who prefer hands-on work with tangible results and can maintain steady concentration in physically demanding environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter with a high school diploma or equivalent (42.1%) or less than high school education (33.7%), with 19.2% having post-secondary certificates. Entry typically involves on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs lasting 3-4 years, where workers learn safety protocols, blueprint reading, and equipment operation. Physical fitness and comfort working at heights are essential prerequisites. Many begin as construction laborers or helpers before advancing to ironworker positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced workers can advance to supervisory roles, becoming crew leaders or project foremen overseeing teams of ironworkers. Some specialize in specific areas like bridge construction, high-rise buildings, or industrial facilities. Career progression may lead to construction management positions, structural inspection roles, or starting independent contracting businesses. The transferable skills in coordination, operations monitoring, and quality control analysis enable movement into related trades like millwright work or structural metal fabrication.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 68,380 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $62,780, ranging from $44,580 to $108,260 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage dispersion is significant, with Massachusetts offering the highest wages at $120,840 compared to Puerto Rico's $29,620, representing a 4.08x ratio. Construction accounts for 83% of employment (57,020 workers), followed by manufacturing (7,080). The concentration in construction ties demand to infrastructure investment, commercial development, and industrial facility construction. Regional variations reflect cost of living differences and local construction activity levels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The occupation shows moderate resistance to automation due to the complexity of handling and moving heavy structural components in varied construction environments. While robotic systems may assist with material positioning and some welding tasks, the job's requirements for multilimb coordination, spatial visualization, and real-time problem-solving in unpredictable field conditions limit full automation potential. The emphasis on inspecting equipment and structures requires human judgment that current technology cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (47-2171.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top knowledge in Building and Construction (4.6 importance) and similar physical demands for handling heavy metal components.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge
    data: Physical strength requirements
    data: Construction site environment
  [task_similarity] Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve cutting, bending, and welding steel pieces using similar equipment and techniques, with transferable metal working skills.
    data: Welding equipment operation
    data: Metal cutting and shaping
    data: Blueprint interpretation
  [knowledge_overlap] Sheet Metal Workers (47-2211.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared mechanical knowledge (3.7 importance) and similar requirements for manual dexterity and control precision in metal work applications.
    data: Mechanical knowledge
    data: Manual dexterity abilities
    data: Metal fabrication skills
  [transferable_skill] Millwrights (49-9044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require coordination skills (3.6 importance) and operations monitoring for installing and aligning heavy mechanical components.
    data: Coordination transferable skills
    data: Operations monitoring
    data: Heavy equipment installation
  [riasec_cluster] Boilermakers (47-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within realistic personality types who prefer hands-on work with metal structures and share similar physical demands.
    data: Realistic RIASEC profile
    data: Metal structure work
    data: Physical strength requirements
  [career_pathway] Construction Laborers (47-2061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Construction laborers often advance to specialized trades like structural ironwork, sharing the construction industry employment base.
    data: Construction industry employment
    data: Entry-level progression path
    data: Physical work environment

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['structural ironworker', 'iron worker', 'steel worker', 'structural steel', 'girder installation', 'beam erection', 'steel frame', 'structural member']
  exclude_keywords : ['sheet metal', 'fabrication only', 'welding only', 'rebar only', 'ornamental iron']
  title_patterns   : ['*Iron*Worker*', 'Steel*Worker*', '*Structural*Iron*', '*Bridge*Iron*', '*Construction*Iron*']
  common_variations: ['ironworker', 'iron worker', 'structural iron worker', 'bridge ironworker', 'construction ironworker', 'steel erector', 'structural steelworker', 'beam setter']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'structural', 'steel', 'components', 'structures', 'materials', 'metal', 'principles', 'members', 'construction', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'body', 'ideas', 'techniques', 'moving', 'hand']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  47  0.01630  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:49%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:19%
tendency                   42  0.01457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
structural                 32  0.01110  inference            inference:31%  onet_tasks:28%  dwas:25%
steel                      30  0.01041  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:47%  wikipedia:30%  inference:23%
components                 17  0.00590  dwas                 dwas:71%  inference:24%  onet_tasks:6%
structures                 17  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:29%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:18%
materials                  17  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:12%
metal                      16  0.00555  dwas                 dwas:44%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:19%
principles                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
members                    15  0.00520  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:20%  onet_dimensions:13%
construction               15  0.00520  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:13%  dwas:13%
includes                   13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
control                    13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                     10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:20%  inference:10%
hand                        9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
install                     9  0.00312  dwas                 dwas:89%  wikipedia:11%
tools                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
heavy                       8  0.00278  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:25%
needed                      8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
management                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
coordination                8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%