Construction Iron Worker
About The Position
Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal. This role requires the ability to perform various tasks related to metal construction, including positioning and securing parts, using tools for cutting and shaping, and understanding erection drawings. The position also involves operating machinery, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and potentially assisting coworkers. There is an expectation to travel to job locations, work in other trades as needed, and maintain a positive attitude. Successful completion of a background investigation and drug test is required for employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED. Absent a diploma or GED then six (6) months related experience and/or training
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals
- Basic math skills
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- OSHA 10-hour training
- Rough terrain forklift certification
- Aerial lift certification
- Must be willing to travel to job locations
- Must work in other trades as needed
- Must have all tools on required Ferguson Construction tool list to move to next level
- Work overtime and Saturdays as needed
- Work with others in a harmonious way and maintains an attitude becoming a Ferguson Construction Ironworker
Responsibilities
- Shake out parts
- Positions or tightens braces, jacks and clamps
- Bolt parts in position for welding or bolting
- Uses transit to locate reference points
- Demonstrate the proper use of all personal protective equipment
- Identify proper rigging equipment
- Know and properly use crane signals
- Operate cut-off saw
- Operate different types of man lifts in a safe manner
- Operate Sawz-all
- Begin learning to rig structural member for lift
- Begin learning to complete structural detailing
- Have an understanding of Skyweb strapping
- Operate torch for straight and bevel cuts
- Begin learning to read pre-engineered erection drawings
- Reasonable expectation to help train under-skilled coworkers
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by a superintendent/supervisor/crew leader
- Perform general maintenance or cleanup work
- Attend appropriate training courses when requested in order to move to next level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
