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 blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes fabricating and positioning structural steel, assembling rigging and hoisting equipment, 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 when workload requires.

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.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• 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 workload requires.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, including 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, including signaling hoisting 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 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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