Helper Ironworker 1

Zachry Group • Ela Township, IL

11h

About The Position

Ironworker Helpers assist Journeyman Ironworkers in constructing iron and steel structures to specifications. This is maintenance work. The position requires working at heights, including heights exceeding 300 feet, and following applicable safety and fall-protection requirements. Employees must provide the required tools and reliable transportation.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as an Ironworker Helper or Laborer for an Iron Department.
• Knowledge of the construction process for steel or iron structures.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their proper use.
• Ability and willingness to follow all safety requirements.
• Ability to work at heights, including heights exceeding 300 feet.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Completed NCCER Common Core Course.
• At least 1 year of experience on a Combined-Cycle Power Plant construction project.
• Zachry ROF’ed employee.

Responsibilities

• Identify the tools required for assigned tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions needed to eliminate them.
• Assist with fabricating equipment according to blueprints or supervisors’ instructions.
• Verify the vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
• Assist in connecting columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints and supervisors’ instructions.
• Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
• Pull, push, or pry iron and steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron and steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed