Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

21d

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, positioning, aligning, and fastening structural steel members, assembling rigging and hoisting equipment, estimating work needs, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. The position requires working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather conditions, and overtime, nights, or weekends as workload requires.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior 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.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of required materials.
Fabricate metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, or 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 hoisting equipment operators to 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.
Move structural steel members into final or approximate positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
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, and quantities, or determine the time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate 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; perform other duties as required.