Ironworker Journeyman
Kiewit•Shepherd, TX
•Onsite
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 involves fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, fastening members, assembling rigging, and checking subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. The position is classified as skilled.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous 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, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
- Must have required tools.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
Responsibilities
- Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
- 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 beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or by signaling equipment operators.
- 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 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 safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
