Structural Ironworker Journey

Bechtel•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

The Journeyman Ironworker installs structural-steel members and helps ensure that craft workers are trained to follow project policies and procedures. The role includes setting up hoisting equipment, guiding hoisted members with tag lines, positioning and aligning steel, and securing members temporarily or permanently. Ironworkers use hand tools and alignment equipment, and may modify steel with oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders. The position also involves handling materials and equipment and performing minor maintenance or cleaning.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.
Knowledge and expertise in structural-steel erection, fastening, positioning, alignment, and securing procedures.
Ability to use the tools and equipment specified for positioning, aligning, and modifying steel members.

Responsibilities

Ensure craft workers are trained to follow project policies and procedures.
Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members; crane and rigging departments typically set up cranes for steel erection.
Use tag lines on all hoisted members.
Fasten structural members and install them in approximate position while supported by a hoisting device.
Install members into final position using turnbuckles, sleaver bars, porta powers, and hand tools.
Align holes in a member with corresponding holes in previously placed members using drift pins, bull pins, spud wrenches, and sleaver bars.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using Bazooka bobs, lasers, and levels.
Bolt members to hold them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded.
Modify steel members as needed using oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders with metal-cutting discs.
Follow proper procedures for loading, transporting, and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and structural members during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.