Boilermaker: Lead Steel Erection & Fabrication

Zachry Group; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a seasoned Boilermaker to construct iron/steel structures for a new industrial construction plant. You will read blueprints, identify tools, and fabricate, hoist, and align structural components with precision.

Expect work at heights, strict safety standards, and collaboration with the mechanical department. The role requires 4+ years of boilermaker/ironworker experience, strong rigging and welding skills, and the ability to interpret IFC drawings and ECNs.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years' experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker or comparable position with experience.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements and work at heights above 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.
• Read and interpret IFC drawings, craft specs, and cut sheets; understand ECNs and holds on drawings.
• Understand when to stop production and when to initiate an RFI.
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices and bolt/tension procedures.
• Able to lay out from drawings, cut sheets, and tack/bolt steel pieces.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required for tasks and safety risks with precautions.
• Fabricate equipment per blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Hoist equipment into location via bull rigging or crane.
• Verify alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, transits, or levels.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts per drawings and instructions.
• Bolt aligned members in position for riveting or bolting; position and align pieces for assembly.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces using torches and welding equipment.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Rigging

Welding

Metal fabrication

Safety compliance

Crane operation

Tight tolerances

Hoisting

IFC drawings

Tools

Torque wrench

Skidmore

Torque guns

MIG welding equipment

Hogan drills

JLG man baskets

Cranes

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking a seasoned Boilermaker to construct iron/steel structures for a new industrial construction plant. You will read blueprints, identify tools, and fabricate, hoist, and align structural components with precision.

Expect work at heights, strict safety standards, and collaboration with the mechanical department. The role requires 4+ years of boilermaker/ironworker experience, strong rigging and welding skills, and the ability to interpret IFC drawings and ECNs.