Ironworker I

Zachry Group•La Porte, TX

13d

About The Position

Structural Iron-workers construct iron and steel structures to specifications. The role includes interpreting drawings, planning and preparing work, fabricating and positioning materials, rigging and hoisting equipment, connecting and aligning structural members, and cutting and welding iron and steel. The Ironworker I must be able to perform craft duties, work safely at heights exceeding 300 feet, and meet the physical demands of the position. The role requires an NCCER Industrial Ironworker certification and a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as an Ironworker Helper or Structural Ironworker.
Possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical capabilities required for the position.
Able to work at heights exceeding 300 feet.
Provide all required tools and have reliable transportation.
Leadership ability and ability to perform all duties of the craft trade.
Ability to read, understand, and use IFC drawings, craft specifications, and cut sheets.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices, connecting, bolting, torque and tension, fabrication, welding, cutting, equipment operation, inspections, signaling, flagging, and knots.
Knowledge of specialty tools including torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Basic math skills, including footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
Meet the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, communicating, using arms and hands, and climbing and working at heights; may need to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots.
NCCER Industrial Ironworker certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
Identify tools needed for tasks and safety risks and the precautions needed to eliminate them.
Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or a crane.
Verify the vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints and supervisor instructions.
Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
Pull, push, or pry iron and steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting.
Cut, bend, and weld iron and steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Lead steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, and rigging work as needed; plan work, assign helpers, and execute it.
Read and interpret IFC drawings, craft specifications, cut sheets, and related drawing notes, details, piece marks, elevations, symbols, ECNs, and holds; identify when work should stop and an RFI should be initiated.
Apply safe rigging and connecting practices, including selecting appropriate knots and following bolting procedures.
Lay out and cut materials from drawings and cut sheets; apply torque and tension procedures and use relevant indicators and tools.
Set up and use welding and cutting equipment, and operate and inspect equipment such as JLGs, man baskets, and cranes safely.
Signal and flag cranes, forklifts, and manlifts, and tie knots for tag lines and lashing.
Perform craft calculations involving footage, arithmetic, and fractions.