Structural Ironworker – Deck & Joists - Quakertown, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Quakertown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Ironworker – Deck & Joists installs structural flooring systems, including Comslab, EcoSpan, Hambro, and traditional metal decking, as well as structural steel and other products offered as add-ons to Klover Wall Panel Systems. The role requires familiarity with trade tools and the ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, drawings, and work orders. Welding is a plus but is not always necessary. Worksites are within a 70-mile radius of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in the tri-state area. The position involves indoor and outdoor work on construction projects with varying exposure to weather, noise, and potential hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven surfaces. Employees must follow company safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, maintain a clean and productive work area, and meet company standards for quality, customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and community. Duties and expectations may change, and other related tasks may be assigned. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application, are a condition of beginning and continuing employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Klover offers medical, medical gap, dental, and vision insurance; basic life and AD&D insurance; basic short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability; an employee assistance program; a 401(k); and an employee referral program.

Requirements

Familiarity with the tools of the trade and ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
Ability to measure accurately and use construction tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Ability to install structural flooring systems according to specifications and building codes.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for long periods, handling tools and objects, bending or twisting, repeating movements, and kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling.
Full dexterity of hands and arms; ability to see objects both near and far and focus on task-related sounds.
Must be fit for duty and not work under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or proof of application, required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
At least 1 year of experience with floor joist, metal deck, or structural steel installation.
At least 1 year of stick-welding experience.
Current AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G and AWS D1.1 SMAW 4G certifications; AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G and 4G certifications are also preferred. Welding and certifications are optional for this role.
Rigging and signaling experience.
Basic carpentry knowledge.
Ability to weld.

Responsibilities

Measure and read heights, widths, lengths, and other proportions with a tape measure.
Assist the foreman with layout for work to be installed.
Fabricate or alter parts using grinders, sawzalls, shears, hammers, punches, or drills.
Join materials using PAFs, nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure installations are level and secure.
Check work during installation to ensure it meets specifications and quality standards.
Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment.
Install flooring systems according to specifications and building codes.
Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor them.
Optionally perform stick-process welds on joists or deck in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Work at heights using elevated platforms.
Keep the work area clean and productive.
Use required personal protective equipment and safely set up and use company equipment.
Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.
Follow company safety policies and represent the company professionally, communicate pertinent information, and support teamwork and company values.
Obtain and maintain required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances.