Ironworker - Pass Christian, MS

Turner Industries • Pass Christian, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking an Ironworker for a maintenance position in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The Ironworker works as a member of a crew to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures and frameworks. This is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman. Duties are assigned according to specific procedures and checked frequently. No per diem or relocation is available; the successful candidate must currently reside in or near the area. Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High school education 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/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 safety equipment required by the client, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and safety harness with lanyard.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Must currently reside in or near the Pass Christian 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 a member when needed.
• Pull or pry steel members into approximate position while supported by a hoisting device, then force them into final position.
• Align holes in members with corresponding holes in previously placed members and verify vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Bolt aligned members in place until they can be permanently bolted.
• Cut steel members to make alterations.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) coverage
• Voluntary life and ADD coverage
• Disability benefits
• Leaves of absence
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Telehealth access
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED