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Occupational Report for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters (51-2041) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Employment Outlook for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Job Openings for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.45 $13.66 $17.20 $21.45 $25.11 $17.82 $37,074
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 16.37 17.11 18.33 19.57 22.28 18.62 38,725
Multnomah / Washington 13.49 15.98 20.10 23.13 24.93 19.51 40,581
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 11.32 12.83 16.86 19.21 23.69 17.13 35,620
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.07 14.79 17.47 19.97 23.89 17.70 36,823
Lane 11.26 13.05 15.12 18.11 20.08 15.92 33,119
Douglas 11.30 12.95 16.11 18.14 19.33 15.56 32,374
Coos / Curry 11.96 13.16 14.72 16.82 18.86 14.99 31,164
Jackson / Josephine 12.35 13.76 15.93 19.25 22.73 16.54 34,400
Clackamas 11.67 14.38 20.36 27.79 31.18 20.82 43,310
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Regional Employment Projections for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,090 2,297 207 9.9% 21 52 72
Multnomah / Washington 699 773 74 10.6% 7 17 25
Lane 307 333 26 8.5% 3 8 10
Clackamas 223 239 16 7.2% 2 5 7
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 213 232 19 8.9% 2 5 7
Morrow / Umatilla 135 157 22 16.3% 2 3 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 133 143 10 7.5% 1 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 98 113 15 15.3% 2 3 4
Jackson / Josephine 89 106 17 19.1% 2 2 4
Douglas 37 45 8 21.6% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 35 37 2 5.7% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24 28 4 16.7% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 15 20 5 33.3% 1 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 1 3 2 200.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 2,090
Total, All Industries Private 2,088
Construction Private 198
Construction of Buildings Private 60
Nonresidential Building Construction Private 60
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 138
Building Equipment Contractors Private 63
Building Finishing Contractors Private 54
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 21
Manufacturing Private 1,839
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 21
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 20
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 44
Foundries Private 44
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 789
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 516
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing Private 68
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 186
Machinery Manufacturing Private 406
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 83
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 101
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 17
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Private 36
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 169
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 519
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 84
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 343
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 29
Ship and Boat Building Private 39
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 26
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing Private 26
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 19
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 19
Wholesale Trade Private 33
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 33
Educational Requirements for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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  • Align Frame
  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Machinist Practices
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Fabricate Beams
  • File Metal And Plastic
  • Fit Dowels
  • Hand Tap Metal, Wood Or Other Material
  • Identify Base Metals For Welding
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Maintain Consistent Quality
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Machine Tools
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Operate Tube Or Conduit Bending Equipment
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Sandblast Metal Parts And Objects
  • Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
  • Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
  • Smooth, Sharpen, Polish Or Grind Metal Objects
  • Solve Machine Tool Problems
  • Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metal Forming Equipment Such As Shears, Brakes, And Roll
  • Use Metric System
  • Use X-Ray And Magnetic Inspection
  • Weld Metal Parts
Schools and Training Providers for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 54%
Metal Workers And Plastic Workers, All Other 49%
Tool And Die Makers 48%
Drilling And Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plas 47%
Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic 47%
Model Makers, Metal And Plastic 47%
Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic 46%
Machinists 45%
Milling And Planing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 41%
Tool Grinders, Filers, And Sharpeners 41%