Journeyman Ironworker

S & H Steel Company•Gilbert, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Ironworker performs structural ironwork, rigging, welding, material handling, and installation tasks on construction projects. The role requires reading blueprints and project layouts, safely connecting and positioning structural steel, and transforming metal pieces through cutting and fabrication techniques to meet project specifications. The employee must follow OSHA regulations and all company safety rules, work instructions, and regulations. The position is for someone living in the greater Phoenix area. Applicants should apply in person at the shop at 620 W. Commerce Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233.

Requirements

Experience as a Journeyman Ironworker.
Knowledge of connecting, rigging, and detailing.
Ability to pass a welding test.
Experience welding NR-232 .068/.072 and 7018.
Certified welder in 7018 or NR-232.
OSHA 10-hour training.
Qualified rigger qualification.
Qualified signalman qualification.
Equipment certifications for scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and reach forklifts.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and project layouts.
Ability to follow directions and comply with safety rules, work rules, regulations, and instructions.
Excellent communication skills and respectful conduct toward foremen, supervisors, and coworkers.
Attention to detail.
Must have proper tools; a tool list will be provided at hire.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds; the posting also states the ability to lift a minimum of 50–75 pounds.
Ability to stand or remain on feet for 8 hours or more.
Must live in the greater Phoenix area.

Nice To Haves

Wire welding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow directions from the foreman or supervisor and comply with safety rules, work rules, regulations, and instructions.
Read and understand blueprints and project layouts.
Measure and cut metal parts to exact specifications and use fabrication techniques to create functional project elements.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Handle steel properly and use a forklift to load and unload materials.
Rig and safely connect columns, beams, deck, frames, canopies, and stairs.
Install safety posts and cable for temporary guardrails.
Carry materials to locations on site and push or pull materials into position.
Connect heavy columns, joist girders, and beams using cranes, forklifts, chain falls, sleever bars, spud wrenches, beaters, drift pins, bull pins, and other equipment.
Install bolts, bridging, ledgers, X bracing, stairs, handrails, guardrails, catwalks, cantilever members, and shear plates.
Ensure structural pieces are properly placed, balanced, and aligned using levels, laser tools, or plumb bobs.
Access elevated or otherwise difficult-to-reach work positions while following OSHA regulations.
Communicate respectfully with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers and maintain attention to detail.