Ironworker Craftsman 2

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

3d

About The Position

Ironworkers lay out, install, assemble, and erect steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, and securing members by riveting, bolting, or welding. The position may require prior experience in this or a related field and requires working knowledge of the role, safe and efficient tool use, and the ability to follow and communicate instructions. Employees must meet the physical requirements, provide required tools, work at heights and in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on workload. Employees must follow safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior 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.
• Possess all required tools.
• Be able to climb and work at heights, potentially exceeding 200 feet, and in confined spaces.
• 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 required material locations, quantities, and sizes.
• 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 into place or signal hoisting equipment operators.
• Verify 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 or approximate positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• 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