Structural Ironworker Helper

Bechtel•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Structural Ironworker Helper supports ironworkers with the installation of structural-steel members. The role may include helping set up hoisting equipment, guiding and securing steel members, aligning and temporarily bolting members, and assisting with lifting and positioning materials. Depending on training and qualifications, the helper may also cut steel with oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders and perform minor tool and equipment maintenance or cleaning. Job functions may be carried out with assistance from a Journeyman B or C. The role typically requires a minimum of six months of industrial construction experience.

Requirements

Typically, at least six months of industrial construction experience.
Training and qualification are required to cut steel using oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders with metal-cutting discs.
Training and qualification are required to perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Communicate with ironworkers and others to perform job tasks.
Assist with setting up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members.
Guide steel members into position using tag lines.
Fasten steel members to hoist cables using wire-rope chokers or slings.
Align holes in members with holes in previously placed members using drift pins or a wrench handle.
Check vertical and horizontal alignment using a Bazooka bob and level.
Bolt aligned members temporarily until they can be permanently bolted or welded.
Cut steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders with metal-cutting discs, if trained and qualified.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, or supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and structural members during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment, if trained and qualified.
Adhere to all safety procedures.