[Core] [75% incumbents] Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment. | Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
  DWAs: Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. | Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Tack-weld fitted parts together.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
  DWAs: Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
  DWAs: Operate grinding equipment. | Operate cutting equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
  DWAs: Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. | Operate grinding equipment.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
  DWAs: Direct operational or production activities.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
  DWAs: Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Preheat workpieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
  DWAs: Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
  DWAs: Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  DWAs: Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
  DWAs: Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | Operate grinding equipment.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Smooth workpiece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
  DWAs: Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.
  DWAs: Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Design templates or patterns. | Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
  DWAs: Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
  DWAs: Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
  DWAs: Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
  DWAs: Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Troubleshoot and repair electrical or mechanical equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mathematics (imp:3.39 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:3.31 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:3.30 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.04 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.87 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.81 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.77 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.73 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.63 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.59 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:2.34 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administrative (imp:2.28 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.26 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.01 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.95 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.81 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.65 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:1.59 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:1.45 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Foreign Language (imp:1.41 lvl:0.49) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.21 lvl:0.42) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.17 lvl:0.34) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Biology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Rate Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Written Expression (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:1.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.17 lvl:4.32) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.11 lvl:5.36) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.05 lvl:3.99) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.02 lvl:5.88) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.92 lvl:4.47) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Getting Information (imp:3.91 lvl:2.55) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.88 lvl:4.37) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.87 lvl:4.01) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.72 lvl:3.49) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.71 lvl:3.89) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:3.68 lvl:4.00) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.58 lvl:3.70) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.57 lvl:3.87) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.54 lvl:4.32) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.42 lvl:3.57) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.63) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.29 lvl:3.99) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.24 lvl:3.19) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:3.61) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.14 lvl:3.00) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.46) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.99 lvl:3.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.98 lvl:2.82) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.97 lvl:3.16) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.89 lvl:3.09) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.76 lvl:2.62) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.73 lvl:2.67) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.85) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.78) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:2.76) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.55 lvl:2.22) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.30) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.47 lvl:2.64) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.37 lvl:2.94) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:2.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.33 lvl:1.98) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.84 lvl:1.57) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.72 lvl:1.42) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.66 lvl:1.15) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.66 lvl:1.48) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.09) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.07) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.67) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.05) — 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.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  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
  Optimism (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.71) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 52,360
  annual_median    : $51,330
  annual_pct10     : $37,960
  annual_pct25     : $45,610
  annual_pct75     : $61,250
  annual_pct90     : $72,280
  annual_mean      : $54,030
  hourly_median    : $24.68

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maine ($64,760)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,320)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.209x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   41,590  median: $  51,250
  Construction                             emp:    5,460  median: $  52,690
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,120  median: $  42,680
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,850  median: $  49,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      490  median: $  54,250
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      370  median: $  64,690
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      250  median: $  59,770
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:       50  median: $  47,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   41,590  median: $  51,250
  Construction                             emp:    5,460  median: $  52,690
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,120  median: $  42,680
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,850  median: $  49,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      490  median: $  54,250
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      370  median: $  64,690
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      250  median: $  59,770
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:       50  median: $  47,270

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         : 2026-06-02T23:03:56.995227Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Millwright (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millwright
  QID: Q1958442
  Extract: A millwright is a craftsman or skilled tradesman who installs, dismantles, maintains, repairs, reassembles, and moves machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.

  Title: Flat roof (similarity: 0.2041)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_roof
  QID: Q149292
  Extract: A flat roof is a roof which is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10°.
 Flat roofs are an ancient form mostly used in arid climates and allow the roof space to be used as a living spac

  Title: Sydney Harbour Bridge (similarity: 0.3279)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
  QID: Q54495
  Extract: The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, spanning Sydney Harbour from the central business district (CBD) to the North Shore. The view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as an iconic image of Sydney,

  Title: List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft before 1925 (similarity: 0.2703)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_military_aircraft_before_1925
  QID: Q17007271
  Extract: This is a list of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. For more exhaustive lists, see the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives or the Aviation Safety Network or the 

  Title: Savannah River Plant (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_River_Plant
  QID: Q139796054
  Extract: The Savannah River Plant (SRP) facilities were built in the 1950s to produce materials used in the fabrication of nuclear weapons, primarily tritium and plutonium-239, by irradiating target materials with neutrons in nuclear reactor. Five heavy water reactors were built on the site. Other facilities

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions, comprehensive wage data from BLS, and clear industry distribution patterns provide solid foundation for analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:06:13.187295+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,688
tokens_output        : 4,236
cost_usd             : $0.045942
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists for this manufacturing occupation, though related construction projects like the Sydney Harbour Bridge demonstrate the structural metal work these fabricators help create.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters create, position, and assemble parts for structural metal products by cutting, shaping, welding, and fitting metal components according to blueprints and specifications. They operate fabricating machinery including brakes, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses while ensuring precision through measurement and quality inspection. These skilled production workers primarily serve manufacturing and construction industries, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by examining blueprints and laying out metal stock to ensure specifications are met, using measuring tools like squares and rulers to verify dimensions. They operate various fabricating machines including brakes, rolls, shears, and grinders to cut and shape metal components to required specifications. Throughout the day, they position and align parts using hoists, cranes, jacks, and clamps, then tack-weld fitted components together following layout specifications. They set up jigs, fixtures, and face blocks to hold workpieces in proper position for welding or riveting. Workers also hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to achieve precise cuts, bends, and straight edges, while continuously inspecting their work for conformance to quality standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with their hands to create tangible products from raw materials. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and visual-spatial skills, as the work requires precise measurement, alignment, and visualization of three-dimensional assemblies. Those with realistic personality traits who prefer concrete, practical work over abstract concepts tend to succeed, along with individuals who can maintain focus and precision under physical demands. Strong hand-eye coordination, steady hands, and the ability to work safely with potentially dangerous equipment are essential, as is the patience to follow detailed specifications and troubleshoot assembly issues.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter with a high school diploma or equivalent (76.7% of workers), though some begin with less than high school education (18.0%) and learn through on-the-job training. Employers typically provide several months of training to learn specific fabrication techniques, blueprint reading, and equipment operation. Some workers pursue post-secondary certificates in welding, machining, or related manufacturing trades (3.0%) to enhance their qualifications and advance more quickly.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced fabricators can advance to supervisory roles overseeing production teams or specialize in complex structural projects requiring advanced technical skills. Many transition to related skilled trades such as welding, sheet metal work, or millwright positions that offer higher wages and greater technical responsibility. Some pursue additional training to become tool and die makers, structural iron workers, or move into quality control and inspection roles within manufacturing operations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the occupation employs 52,360 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $51,330, ranging from $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $72,280 at the 90th percentile. Manufacturing represents the largest employment sector with 41,590 positions, followed by construction with 5,460 jobs. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Maine offering the highest wages at $64,760 compared to Puerto Rico's $29,320, reflecting a 2.21x ratio between highest and lowest paying regions. The concentration in manufacturing and construction suggests demand tied to infrastructure development and industrial production cycles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While some cutting and shaping operations may become increasingly automated, the positioning, aligning, and fitting aspects of this work require human judgment and dexterity that are difficult to replicate. The need for workers to interpret blueprints, make real-time adjustments, and handle complex assemblies provides protection against full automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require welding operations as core work activities with shared knowledge of mechanical systems and production processes.
    data: Tack-weld fitted parts together
    data: Position, align, fit, and weld parts
    data: Welding equipment operation
  [task_similarity] Sheet Metal Workers (47-2211.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using similar fabricating equipment like brakes, shears, and grinders.
    data: Set up and operate fabricating machines
    data: Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces
    data: Mechanical knowledge
  [career_pathway] Structural Iron and Steel Workers (47-2221.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Structural metal fabricators often advance to iron and steel work, building on their foundation in metal assembly and structural knowledge.
    data: Position, align, fit structural metal products
    data: Construction industry employment
    data: Structural assembly skills
  [riasec_cluster] Tool and Die Makers (51-4111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share strong Realistic orientation (R:7.00) and require precision manufacturing skills with mechanical aptitude.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures
    data: Precision measurement requirements
  [transferable_skill] Millwrights (49-9044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require positioning and aligning heavy components using lifting equipment and mechanical systems knowledge.
    data: Move parts with hoists or cranes
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.3
    data: Equipment installation and alignment

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['structural metal fabricator', 'metal fabricator', 'fabricator', 'fitter', 'structural fitter', 'metal fitter', 'component fabricator', 'industrial fabricator']
  exclude_keywords : ['welder', 'machinist', 'sheet metal', 'ironworker', 'steelworker']
  title_patterns   : ['*fabricator*', '*fitter*', 'structural metal*', 'metal*fabricat*', 'component*fabricat*']
  common_variations: ['fabricator', 'metal fabricator', 'structural fabricator', 'fitter', 'metal fitter', 'component fabricator', 'industrial fabricator', 'fabricator apprentice']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'workpieces', 'production', 'principles', 'specifications', 'metal', 'hand', 'control', 'operate', 'includes', 'objects', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'tools', 'products', 'quickly', 'activities']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  37  0.01278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:30%  inference:5%
materials                  22  0.00760  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:27%  wikipedia:14%
workpieces                 19  0.00656  dwas                 dwas:63%  onet_tasks:26%  inference:11%
production                 17  0.00587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:29%  inference:18%
principles                 16  0.00553  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
specifications             15  0.00518  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  inference:33%  dwas:20%
metal                      15  0.00518  inference            inference:47%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:20%
hand                       14  0.00484  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:36%  dwas:7%
control                    13  0.00449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
operate                    12  0.00415  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00415  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00415  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
products                   10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
quickly                    10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
welding                     9  0.00311  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:22%
machines                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
design                      9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
resources                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mechanical                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
attention                   8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
human                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
events                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%