Ironworkers are skilled tradespeople who specialize in erecting and dismantling structural steel buildings and other large metal structures like bridges and towers. They typically work at heights and use heavy machinery and tools to move and fasten steel beams into place. Synonyms for ironworkers include steelworkers and structural steel erectors, both of which refer to the skilled labor force that builds and shapes steel structures. Other related terms include iron riggers, steel fabricators, metalworkers, and metal fabricators. These professionals all play an important role in the construction industry, ensuring that buildings and other structures are designed and built to withstand the test of time.