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Metal Framer

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A metal framer is a construction professional who builds wall and ceiling skeletons using light-gauge steel studs instead of wood, creating the structure for drywall, especially in commercial, industrial, and sometimes residential projects, offering benefits like fire resistance, pest control, and precision. They read blueprints, cut, assemble, and install C-shaped and U-shaped steel tracks and studs to form interior and exterior wall systems, working with other trades like drywall installers.