Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

7d

About The Position

Responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes fabricating and positioning structural steel, verifying alignment, assembling rigging, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with 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.
• Must possess 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, including heights that may exceed 200 feet, and in confined spaces.
• 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 material required.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as 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 using cranes or by 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, 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 needed 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED