Iron Workers

Richard • Destrehan, LA

80d

About The Position

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Structural Iron Workers. Structural Iron Workers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. RCI has various levels of Iron Worker positions based on experience and skills ranked as follows: Iron Worker Leadman, Iron Worker I, Iron Worker II, and Iron Worker III, each with specific requirements and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Must be familiar with structural steel piece marks and steel erection drawings
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet in elevation
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements of the assigned job site

Nice To Haves

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Iron Worker
• Formal/Technical education

Responsibilities

• Read engineered drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Fabricate steel or equipment according to engineered drawings or instructions from supervisors
• Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following engineered drawings and instructions from supervisors
• Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting
• Pull, push or pry iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees