Structural Ironworker – Deck & Joists - Quakertown, PA

VetJobs•Quakertown, PA

8d•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 add-on products for 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 necessary. The position works on indoor and outdoor construction projects with varying exposure to weather and jobsite conditions. Employees may encounter extreme heat or cold, humidity, noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven surfaces. The employee must follow company safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, represent the company professionally, support teamwork, communicate relevant information promptly, and uphold the company’s ethical standards and guiding values. Required Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances, or proof of application for those clearances, must be provided upon beginning employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment. Clearances include the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check; they 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 installing floor joists, metal deck, or structural steel.
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 tools and objects; bend or twist; repeat movements; and kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to see objects both close up and far away.
Ability to focus on task-related sounds in a work environment where multiple sounds may be heard.
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.
Obtain the required Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, or provide proof of application, beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment.

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 4G certifications or AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G and 4G certifications; welding certifications are optional.
Rigging and signaling experience.
Basic carpentry knowledge.
Ability to weld.

Responsibilities

Measure and read height, width, length, and other dimensions 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 with PAFs, nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure work is level and secure.
Check work throughout the process 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 using elevated platforms.
Keep the work area clean and productive.
Use company equipment safely and use required PPE.
Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.