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 fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, and securing members by riveting, bolting, or welding. The position also involves estimating work needs and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and 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.
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 the workload.

Responsibilities

Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or supervisors' instructions.
Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist or signal operators to lift and position structural steel members.
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.
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, and the time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinates' 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.