Ironworker Craftsman 1
Kiewit•Abilene, TX
About The Position
Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves fabricating, positioning, aligning, and securing structural steel members and assembling rigging or hoisting equipment. The position requires working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather conditions, and overtime, nights, or weekends as workload requires.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
- Must possess the working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
Responsibilities
- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of required materials.
- Fabricate metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
- Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or by signaling hoisting equipment operators.
- Verify the vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Move structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
- Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting.
- Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
- Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
- Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
