Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

3d

About The Position

The Ironworker Journeyman is responsible for laying out, installing, assembling, and erecting steel components in accordance with blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves fabricating and positioning structural steel, assisting with hoisting and rigging, verifying alignment, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights that may exceed 200 feet, and in confined spaces. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on workload.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior 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 safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, 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 the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
• Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, or signal equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verify 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.
• Force 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 in 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 to perform work activities.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take needed corrective action.
• Observe and comply with all 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