Wind Ironworker - Wake Repower Wind Project

About the Role

Mortenson is currently seeking an ironworker that will be responsible for marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flag, and inspect a crane; inspect rigging properly
• Check in truck deliveries against bill of lading; direct forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
• Counting bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh
• Directing forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
• Shake out rebar, distribute/organize accordingly; use pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire
• Splicing mats or rebar sections together with short rebar dowels
• Understanding building codes/requirements
• Cut excess rebar ends and miscellaneous pieces with gas cut saw or cutting torch
• Install mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together; install caps on vertical rebar dowels for safety; install rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings
• Determining number, size, shape, and location of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions
• Bending steel rods with hand tools or rodbending machine
• Reinforcing concrete with wire mesh
• Receive and offload all major components; install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation
• Connect blades to hub; set base and tower sections; handle taglines
• Climb ladders (average 80m)
• Involved with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Ornamental Ironworker: installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of related experience preferred
• Equipment certifications as required
• Current driver’s license
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; knowledge of equipment and their uses; understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication); ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program