Also called: Ironworker, Connector
Raises and bolts together the steel beams of buildings and bridges, often high in the air.
You straddle a beam 30 stories up, guide a new piece in from the crane, and bolt it home. The view is unbelievable.
Apprenticeship, about 4 years after high school. Paid 3-4 year Ironworkers union apprenticeship (or contractor programs): earn while you learn.
Ways in: Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Ironworker Apprenticeship.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Bolting and welding steel beams high in the air in all weather is dangerous physical work robots can't take on.
Classes: Geometry, Welding CTE, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2221.
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