Ironworker Journeyman
Kiewit•Vicksburg, MS
•Onsite
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 fabricates, positions, aligns, and secures structural steel members and rigging, while inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. Work takes place at construction or industrial sites and may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
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 communicate written and oral instructions effectively with management and supervision.
- Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical assessment, and a background check.
- Must observe and comply with safety and project rules.
- Must have the required tools.
- Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described for the work setting.
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, and hoist or signal 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 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, and 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, and explain or take corrective action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
