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Construction Metal Work
Cutting, assembling, and repairing steel structures ranging from buildings to bridges to construction equipment, using a wide range of metals.
Construction Metal Work could be for you if you like:
- Craftsmanship
- Making things
- Using tools
More about Construction Metal Work
Steel structures are crucial in all areas of construction, from the buildings themselves to the tower cranes needed to assemble them. You will need to understand how the different types of steel need to be used, and how to cut, join, and weld them both in engineering workshops and on site.
For the construction metal worker, that means being able to understand engineering drawings and then building the actual structure accurately.
Why choose Construction Metal Work?
The best thing about my skill is the endless opportunities. I get to be creative while designing and making things out of different metals. Skills have changed my life by giving me confidence and the ability to work anywhere in the world, as skills are universal. You should consider a career in skills as you can learn so many valuable lessons by working alongside other skilled people of all ages and it opens up so many opportunities and pathways to take in life.
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The American Welding Society sets global standards for welding, seeking to advance the science and technology of the skill. It offers scholarships to student members and discounts for its online courses, publications and codebooks along with access to regional chapters.
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Lincoln Electric manufactures welding and cutting products used to fabricate bridges, buildings, ships, automobiles, power plants, heavy equipment and pipelines all over the world. For WorldSkills Competitions and regional and national competitions, it provides welding and cutting products along with safe information and training.
The world’s leading volume manufacturer of precision dimensional measuring equipment with product lines that range from basic hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial gauges to the most accurate and sophisticated coordinate, contour, and form measuring machines With a workforce of more than 5,100 and a presence in more than 80 countries, Mitutoyo offers general metrological training for industry.
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