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If you want to start a new career, you may want to consider the metal fabrication industry. The field continues to grow every year and has plenty of job opportunities for individuals who are willing to work hard. Here’s what you need to know about the metal fabrication industry. 

Job Duties

Metal fabricators create structures for a variety of industries, including automotive, architectural manufacturing, and aerospace. While they may sometimes do this by hand, they often use machines to speed up the process. Metal fabricators mostly work in fabrication companies or manufacturing plants.

Education Requirements

fabricationMost metal fabricators must have at least a high school diploma for entry-level positions in the industry. More advanced positions may require an associate’s degree from a technical school or community college.

Required Skills

Workers in the metal fabrication industry must have basic math skills and the ability to read and understand blueprints. These professionals must be strong and have stamina because they have to lift heavy objects and are on their feet all day. Many fabricators work in teams, so it’s also essential for them to have good communications skills. 

Career Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 2.0% employment rise for metal fabricators in 2018, with a mean annual wage of $41,640. Industries with the highest levels of employment include ship and boat building, fabricated metal product manufacturing, and machinery manufacturing. 

 

L. Levine & Co., Inc. has been the leading steel supplier and fabrication shop in the Cincinnati, OH, area for over 70 years and provides personalized services to accommodate every client’s specific needs. They have nearly every type of steel in their inventory, and if they don’t have the product you need in stock, their workers can make it for you. If you need your products in a hurry, they offer same-day pickup. For more information about their services, call (513) 471-5900 or visit their website.

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