Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Aspiring steel industry workers must complete an apprentice program that lasts four to five years; previous experience as a production helper will also be useful.
Many of the jobs in this industry are physically demanding, and workers need to be in good health and have strength and endurance. Traits that employers look for include good mechanical skills and computer aptitude, and strong reading comprehension, oral communication, and math skills.
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