Steelworkers perform tasks related to:
Welding
Fabricating metal structures
Rigging and operating special equipment
Managing construction operations
Deploying materials and equipment
Directing and coordinating crews
Steelworkers also:
Read blueprints
Use special tools
Control job site deployment of materials and equipment
To become a Navy Steelworker, you must:
Have normal hearing
Have a high school education or equivalent
Complete 8 weeks of basic training
Complete 11 weeks of technical training
Attend tech school in Gulfport, MS