Ironworker

Turner Industries•Pass Christian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking an Ironworker for a maintenance position in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Working as a member of a crew, the Ironworker raises, places, and joins girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form structures and frameworks. The role is non-exempt, reports to the Foreman, and involves assigned duties performed according to specific procedures with frequent work checks. No per diem or relocation is available; the successful candidate must already reside in or near the area. The position includes unloading structural-material deliveries; setting up and dismantling hoisting equipment; fastening steel members to hoist cables; signaling hoist operators; guiding and positioning steel members; aligning holes and checking vertical and horizontal alignment; temporarily bolting aligned members; and cutting steel members for alterations. Compensation is determined by individual qualifications and experience. Benefits vary by employment status and may include health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), voluntary life/ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, a 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to four years of experience in the specified skill, depending on mechanic level.
Knowledge of ironworker tools and how to use them.
Rigging skills, including use of wire-rope slings.
Written pre-employment qualification test.
Post-offer drug and alcohol screening and physical evaluation.
Meet job-site safety requirements specified by the client, which may include being clean-shaven and wearing long sleeves and steel-toe boots.
Use client-required safety equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and a safety harness with lanyard.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must be a current resident in or near the Pass Christian, Mississippi area; relocation is not available.

Nice To Haves

NCCER certification may be required at some job sites.

Responsibilities

Unload deliveries of structural material from the fabricator.
Set up and break down hoisting equipment used to raise and place structural-steel members.
Fasten steel members to hoist cables and signal the hoisting-equipment operator to lift and place them.
Guide steel members into position, including riding on or guiding members when required.
Pull or pry steel members into approximate position while supported by hoisting equipment, then force them into final position.
Align holes in steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members and verify vertical and horizontal alignment.
Bolt aligned members temporarily to hold them in position until they can be permanently bolted.
Cut steel members to make alterations.
Work as a member of a crew to raise, place, and unite structural-steel members.