Ironworker Craftsman 1

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

2d

About The Position

Ironworkers are responsible for laying out, installing, assembling, and erecting steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes reading plans, fabricating metal parts, positioning and hoisting structural steel, checking alignment, cutting and welding steel, and securing structural members. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights and in confined spaces, and meeting physical requirements. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on workload.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 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, which may exceed 200 feet.
• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
• Fabricate metal parts such as 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, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• 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