Ironworker Structural Journeyman

Kiewit•Rayville, LA

1d•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 position performs structural steel fabrication and erection work, including positioning and aligning steel members, joining them by bolting or welding, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 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.
Must have required tools.
A U.S. driver's license may be required.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental duties described in the job posting, including moving items weighing up to 50 pounds when required.

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 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, hand tools, or physical force.
Bolt aligned structural-steel members in place 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 corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.