Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and erection of steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes reading plans, fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, and fastening members into place. The Ironworker Journeyman also assembles rigging and hoisting equipment, estimates work requirements, and inspects subordinate work for compliance with project plans and specifications.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights, potentially exceeding 200 feet, and in confined spaces.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Read specifications and blueprints to determine material locations, quantities, and sizes.
Fabricate metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist steel members or signal equipment operators to lift and position them.
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.
Move structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting.
Bolt aligned structural steel members into position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.