Occupations/51-2041.00
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
65%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
21%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
58%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- Task
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- Task
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
- 02Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
- 03Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
- 04Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- 05Tack-weld fitted parts together.
- 06Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.93
- Degree of automation2.08
- Time sitting1.76
- Originality (ability)2.00
- Conflict situations2.15
- Hands-on objects/tools4.56
- Outdoors / weather2.20
- Disease exposure1.28
- Decision freedom3.66
Top abilities
- Near Vision3.25
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.25
- Visualization3.12
- Static Strength3.12
- Multilimb Coordination3.12
- Manual Dexterity3.12
- Control Precision3.12
- Trunk Strength3.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.25
- Speaking3.00
- Mathematics2.12
- Science1.75
- Critical Thinking3.00
- Active Learning2.25
- Learning Strategies1.75
- Monitoring2.88
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
11 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $5,900 | 100% | 28% | 1 yr $54,035 2 yr $55,512 Associate · CIP 48.05 |
Saint Paul College St. Paul, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $6,100 | 100% | 29% | 1 yr $40,551 2 yr $42,363 Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $9,800 | 71% | 61% | 1 yr $38,289 2 yr $34,704 Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Century College White Bear Lake, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $6,000 | 100% | 31% | 1 yr $35,594 2 yr $34,704 Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $14,200 | 72% | 73% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $5,800 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $6,200 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $5,700 | 100% | 35% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 48.05 |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Macomb Community College Warren, MI · Public | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 48.0503 | $4,200 | 100% | 22% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |