Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Ironworker Journeyman is responsible for laying out, installing, assembling, and erecting steel components in accordance with blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves fabricating and positioning structural steel, aligning and fastening members, and assembling rigging or hoisting equipment. The position requires working at heights and in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather conditions, and overtime, nights, or weekends as workload requires. The employee must follow safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

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 tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
Must have all required tools.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must be able to climb and work at heights, including heights that may exceed 200 feet, and in confined spaces.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

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; hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes or by signaling equipment operators.
Verify 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, and hand tools.
Bolt aligned structural steel members into 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, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate employees’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain or take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.