Iron Worker/Welder

Century Contractors•Matthews, NC

49d

About The Position

Raises, places, and unites beams, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew.

Responsibilities

Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable, or rope.
Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
Guides member, using tag line (rope).
Pulls, pushes, or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.
Aligns holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by drifting drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.
Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level.
Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
Alter steel members.
Detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
Regular attendance is required.
Significant travel may be required.
Performs other duties as required.