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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Kentucky

Structural metal fabricators and fitters build the metal frameworks and components that form bridges, buildings, ships, and machinery. Working in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, and on construction sites, they cut, drill, bend, and assemble steel and other metals according to specifications, then position and align parts before final fastening. In Kentucky the median pay is $55,250 a year, 8% above the national median of $51,330.

$55,250median pay in Kentucky, per year
$48,490–$55,250middle half earn
450employed in Kentucky
$51,330U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky

15open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kentucky or remote
6employers hiring
7posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 51-2041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.