Ironworker Helper 1

Kiewit • Greenville, MS

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. This is an entry-level position supporting ironworkers in fabricating, positioning, aligning, and handling structural steel and related materials.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit-for-duty medical evaluation.
• Must have required tools.
• Able to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and maintaining balance.
• Able to work in confined, cluttered, noisy, dusty, and uneven environments and changing outdoor weather conditions.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftspeople in fabricating metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or supervisors' instructions.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or by signaling hoisting equipment operators.
• Learn to 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED