06/17/2022
We are looking for experienced and reliable Ironworkers to join our team. You must be able to interpret blueprints and collaborate with others on the job to ensure a mutual understanding of project scope and responsibilities. Our ideal candidate can measure, cut, and grind metal to specifications, checking that it matches the design plans. Once the components are ready, you utilize them in building, reinforcing, or repairing structures.
Duties:
• Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
• Erect steel frames.
• Number steel according to assembly instructions.
• Drill holes into steel for bolts.
• Bolt or weld pieces in place.
• Tighten cables with jacking equipment.
• Work with drift pins to align holes in the steel with holes in the framework.
• Install stairs, handrails, or curtain walls.
Skills Required:
• Read and follow blueprints, sketches and other instructions.
• Ability to unload and stack prefabricated iron and steel.
• Ability to properly signal crane operators who lift and position steel.
• Use of shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools and welding equipment.
• Ability to ensure all pieces are fitted properly.
• Use plumb bobs, levels, and laser equipment to check alignment.
• Must be able to work in high places and have a good sense of balance.
• Materials for ironworking are heavy so one must be in good physical condition.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship or experience in the field
• Ability to pass pre-screening (drug and background) before employment
• Physical endurance to complete the necessary tasks
• Ability to work in heavy industrial and mining environments
• Ability to work well in a team environment
