Ironworker Journeyman

TIC - Orange, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Orange, TX

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About the position

The Ironworker Journeyman is responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and erection of steel components according to blueprints, specifications, and industry standards. This skilled position requires a strong understanding of metal fabrication and structural steel alignment, ensuring compliance with safety and project rules.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Estimates sizes, distances, and quantities; or determines time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspects subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, points out deficiencies, and explains and takes any corrective action needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver's License.
• Strong working knowledge skills and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.