Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

4d

About The Position

The Ironworker Journeyman is responsible for laying out, installing, assembling, and erecting steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes fabricating and positioning structural steel, assembling rigging and hoisting equipment, and checking completed 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 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.
• Must have all required tools.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine material locations, quantities, and sizes.
• 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 and position steel beams, girders, and columns, using cranes or signaling hoisting 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 or approximate positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, hand tools, or physical force.
• Bolt aligned structural-steel members into position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform work activities.
• Inspect subordinate workers' work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take necessary corrective action.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED