Ironworker Craftsman 1

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

6d

About The Position

Ironworkers perform the layout, installation, assembly, and erection of steel components in accordance with blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, and securing members for permanent installation. Work may involve climbing and working at heights that may exceed 200 feet, working in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions, and working overtime, nights, or weekends as workload requires. The employee must observe safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Possess working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Meet all physical requirements.
• Have all required tools.
• Be able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
• Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist structural steel members or signal equipment operators to lift and position them.
• 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.
• Force 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED