Ironworker Foreman

SW Funk Industrial Contractors•Chester, VA

21d

About The Position

To plan, organize, supervise and perform per the Ironworker job description below. Regularly supervise a crew of 4-6 ironworkers and helpers in industrial environments. Supervision Tasks: Reviews project plans and blueprints and plans jobs with individuals requesting work. Performs layout as needed Estimates time, material, equipment and supplies needed. Develops work schedules and crew assignments. Inspects work areas to insure job is being completed as agreed. Evaluates staff performance. Completes time sheets, accident reports, work orders and other company and client paperwork as required. Trains staff in related work assignments. Maintains records of operation. Monitors inventories and requests supplies and equipment. Insures work areas are properly maintained. Tasks: Accurately interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications, or other documents and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application. Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job. Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques. Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices. Identify, explain and perform crane hand signals. Identify and recognize components of structural systems. Demonstrate ability to accurately layout and fabricate structural iron. Demonstrate ability to locate and mark reference points for structural components on foundation using master straightedge, square, transit, builder’s levels and measuring tape. Alight structure or plates to be assembled on boiler frames, tanks, or structures, using plumb bobs, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles. Demonstrate appropriate techniques in handling sections or structural parts in order to facilitate fitting edges together. Bolt or weld equipment sections using approved materials and procedures such as stacks, chutes, ladders, catwalks, etc.

Requirements

Should have at least 2 - 3 years as an apprentice/helper in one of the mechanical areas such as Ironworker, Boilermaker, Pipefitter-Bolt Up, Pipefitter Fabricator or Welding
Should have at least 1 - 2 years as a journeyman as an Ironworker
Must possess an NCCER certification card or successfully pass an in-house craft assessment.
Must be able to work in team environment
Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

Reviews project plans and blueprints and plans jobs with individuals requesting work.
Performs layout as needed
Estimates time, material, equipment and supplies needed.
Develops work schedules and crew assignments.
Inspects work areas to insure job is being completed as agreed.
Evaluates staff performance.
Completes time sheets, accident reports, work orders and other company and client paperwork as required.
Trains staff in related work assignments.
Maintains records of operation.
Monitors inventories and requests supplies and equipment.
Insures work areas are properly maintained.
Accurately interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications, or other documents and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application.
Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job.
Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
Identify, explain and perform crane hand signals.
Identify and recognize components of structural systems.
Demonstrate ability to accurately layout and fabricate structural iron.
Demonstrate ability to locate and mark reference points for structural components on foundation using master straightedge, square, transit, builder’s levels and measuring tape.
Alight structure or plates to be assembled on boiler frames, tanks, or structures, using plumb bobs, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles.
Demonstrate appropriate techniques in handling sections or structural parts in order to facilitate fitting edges together.
Bolt or weld equipment sections using approved materials and procedures such as stacks, chutes, ladders, catwalks, etc.