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AI Work Index

Headline risk

16%

Moderate Risk

Structural metal fabricators and fitters

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

53.8 current · 45 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $50K

Median annual wage

Demand -16%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 49,900

Employment 2024

53.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-16.3%

Openings (2024–34)

4.1K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 37,37025th pctl: USD 44,290Median: USD 49,90075th pctl: USD 59,810Top 10%: USD 70,510

Demand outlook

Overall employment of assemblers and fabricators is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, decline.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Tack-weld fitted parts together. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareDassault Systemes CATIA

Requirements

Apprenticeship: <5%Apprenticeship: >95%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.6/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.5/5
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.7 · 873K employed

Under 25: 13% · 25–54: 62% · 55+: 24%

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No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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