Helper Ironworker 1

Helper Ironworkers will assist Journeyman Ironworkers with constructing iron/steel structures to specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Assist with fabricating equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
• Assist with the connecting of columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
• Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Ironworker Helper.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have experience with rigging and rigging equipment.
• Must be able to illustrate knowledge of the construction process of constructing a steel/iron structure.
• Must have knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their proper use.
• Must be able to and willing to follow all safety requirements.
• Must be able to work at Heights.
• Must have reliable transportation.