Structural Ironworker – Deck & Joists

Klover SEPA•Quakertown, PA

10d

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 ability is a plus but is not always required. Panel installers work indoors and outdoors on construction projects, with exposure that varies by project and may include extreme heat or cold, humidity, noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven walking surfaces. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. Employees must follow company safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, and meet the physical and fitness-for-duty requirements of this safety-sensitive role. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application, are required at the start of employment and as a condition of continued employment; these are completed as part of the new-hire process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as preferred education and experience.
At least 1 year of experience with floor joist, metal deck, or structural steel installation is listed as preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Full dexterity of hands and arms.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently; stand and walk for long periods; handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist; repeat movements; and kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to see objects both near and far.
Ability to focus on task-related sounds; the posting states that employees with a hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty for this position.
Must be fit for duty and not report to work under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances, or possess or use such substances while performing company tasks.
Ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
Self-motivation, adaptability, effective communication, goal focus, teamwork, problem-solving, and ability to manage one's internal states, impulses, and resources.
Required Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or proof of application.

Nice To Haves

Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
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 identified as preferred and optional.
Rigging and signaling experience.
Basic carpentry knowledge.
Ability to weld.

Responsibilities

Measure and read heights, widths, lengths, and other proportions accurately using a tape measure.
Assist the foreman with proper layout of work.
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 work is 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 and anchor them.
Perform optional stick-process welds on joists or deck in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Work at heights and on elevated platforms.
Keep the work area clean and productive.
Use personal protective equipment properly at all times.
Set up and safely use company equipment.
Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.
Adhere to company safety policies and represent the company professionally.
Support teamwork, communicate pertinent information in a timely and effective manner, and follow company policies and ethical standards.
Obtain required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances or provide proof of application as part of employment requirements.