Ironworker Journeyman - ACC

Kiewit•Rayville, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and erection of steel components in accordance with blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves reading plans, fabricating and positioning structural steel, assisting with hoisting and rigging, and checking that completed work meets contract 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, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must have the required tools.
A U.S. driver's license may be required.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.

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, then hoist and position structural steel members 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, including cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees' work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.