721-Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers
ISCO Code: 
721
Job Description: 
Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers, make moulds and cores for casting metal, weld and cut metal parts, make and repair articles of sheet metal, and install, erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures, tackle, cable-cars and related equipment.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • making moulds and cores for casting metal
  • casting, welding and shaping metal parts
  • making and repairing articles of sheet metal such as sheet steel, copper, tin, or brass
  • installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures, as well as tackle, cable cars and related equipment.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

7211 Metal moulders and coremakers
7212 Welders and flamecutters
7213 Sheet-metal workers
7214 Structural-metal preparers and erectors
7215 Riggers and cable splicers