As a Structural Ironwork Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• guide cranes
• guide operation of heavy construction equipment
• interpret 2D plans
• monitor stock level
• process incoming construction supplies
• work in a construction team

More generally, a structural ironwork supervisor is also versed in:

• ensure compliance with construction project deadline
• ensure equipment availability
• evaluate employees work
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• inspect construction supplies
• interpret 3D plans
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• manage health and safety standards
• metal joining technologies
• metal thermal conductivity
• plan shifts of employees
• recognise signs of corrosion
• rivet types
• spot metal imperfections
• supervise staff
• types of metal
• types of sawing blades
• use safety equipment in construction

It also helps to know the following:

• apply thermite welding techniques
• construction product regulation
• cost management
• estimate restoration costs
• set up reinforcing steel
• tie reinforcing steel
• advise on construction materials
• answer requests for quotation
• apply arc welding techniques
• apply brazing techniques
• apply soldering techniques
• apply spot welding techniques
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• manipulate glass
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• operate handheld riveting equipment
• operate manual planer
• operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
• order construction supplies
• prepare pieces for joining
• program a CNC controller
• provide first aid
• provide technical expertise
• recruit employees
• rig loads
• riveting machine types
• tend metal planer
• tend metal sawing machine
• train employees
• work ergonomically