Ironworker Journeyman

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

3d

About The Position

The Ironworker Journeyman is responsible for laying out, installing, assembling, and erecting steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role includes reading plans, fabricating and positioning structural steel, aligning and fastening members, and assembling rigging and hoisting equipment. The position also involves estimating work requirements and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

The work may involve climbing and working at heights—including heights that may exceed 200 feet—and in confined spaces, as well as working outdoors in all weather conditions. Overtime, night work, and weekend work may be required based on workload. The employee must meet physical requirements, have all required tools, and comply with safety and project rules.

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.
• 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, and sizes of required materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, including steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or supervisors’ instructions.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist and position steel beams, girders, or columns, including 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, quantities, 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 all 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