Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble, erect and dismantle structural metal frames of buildings and other structures.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your pay
- The majority of Structural-metal preparers and erectors earn a salary between R6 584 and R25 481 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Structural-metal preparers and erectors ranges from R6 584 to R14 919.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R8 094 and R19 278 per month.
Duties and tasks
- Marking metal framework as a guide when drilling, cutting, and shaping metal stock for use in buildings, ships and other structures
- Drilling, cutting and shaping structural steel in a workshop
- Erecting steel framework for buildings, bridges and other constructions
- Assembling and erecting the framework and other metal parts of ships' structures
- Shaping and fitting structural steel plates of ships under construction or repair
- Riveting structural metal members by hand, machine or pneumatic riveter