Ironworker Journeyman

Position Summary

Responsible for raising, placing, and connecting girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structure or framework.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members
• Fasten steel members to cable of hoist using chain, cable or rope
• Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member
• Guide member using tab line (rope) or ride on member in order to guide it into position
• Pull, push or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device
• Force members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools
• Align holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by drifting drift pins or handle of wrench through holes
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level
• Bolt aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Superintendent

Qualifications

• 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Ironworker role

Skills

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors
• Set a personal example of safe behavior
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Other may duties may be assigned

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings
• Keep good balance and work at heights
• See well (either naturally or with correction)
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet

Hours

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

Travel

Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Compensation $30 / hour, commensurate with experience; Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase; 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children; Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management; Drug Discount; Discounted National Gym Membership Network; Employee Assistance Program
• Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment; Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage; Emergency Travel Assistance Program; Group legal plan