Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit • Vicksburg, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, lay out, weld, install, and repair structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The position involves operating welding machines and other industry equipment, making welds and repairs, and following safety and project rules. Work takes place at a construction or industrial site, often outdoors and in changing weather, and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with prior years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• Must have required tools.
• Must be able to meet the physical and environmental demands of construction-site work, including moving around the site, climbing and balancing on access structures, working in confined or uneven areas, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
• Preheat and weld metal components according to blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
• Weld using FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW processes.
• Operate air arc gougers, grinders, stress-relieving machines, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
• Make welding repairs and repair substandard welds.
• 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