JOB DESCRIPTION
Connector
MABE STEEL INC.
ABOUT MABE STEEL & CONDITIONS FOR ALL FIELD ROLES
Mabe Steel Inc. is a structural steel erection contractor. We erect steel on active construction sites; we do not fabricate. This position is full-time, on-site field work, and the conditions in this section apply to all of our field roles.
Work Environment
- Work is performed outdoors on active jobsites, in heat, cold, wind, rain and other seasonal weather.
- Work regularly takes place at elevated heights, on steel, decking, ladders, scaffolds and aerial/scissor lifts, depending on the role.
- Jobsites include cranes, forklifts, heavy equipment, overhead loads, welding operations and loud noise.
- Job locations change as projects change; reliable transportation to each assigned site is required.
Safety Expectations
- Follow all OSHA Subpart R (Steel Erection) and Mabe Steel safety rules, including 100% fall protection where required.
- Wear and maintain required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, work boots, gloves and harness/lanyard.
- Attend daily safety meetings and jobsite orientations; report hazards, near misses and injuries immediately.
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable working at heights without fear or hesitation.
- Able to stand, walk, climb, kneel, bend and reach for full shifts, often on uneven ground or narrow surfaces.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and assist with heavier loads.
- Good balance, hand-eye coordination and ability to hear and follow verbal and hand signals.
General Requirements
- 18 years of age or older; valid driver's license preferred.
- Early starts, overtime and travel or weekend work as project schedules require.
Mabe Steel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
CONNECTOR
Reports to: Foreman / Lead Man
Connectors set the pace of the job. Working at elevated heights, you receive steel from the crane and make the initial connections that keep the project on schedule. This role ranges from a younger ironworker who has paid their dues to a seasoned veteran.
Responsibilities
- Work at elevated heights to receive, guide and connect beams, columns and joists as they are flown in by the crane.
- Install initial bolts and make connections safely and quickly, day in and day out.
- Communicate with the rigger, signal person and crane operator throughout each lift.
- Tie off and maintain 100% fall protection while connecting.
- Assist with bolting-up, plumbing and light welding as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience connecting structural steel preferred; motivated learners will be trained.
- Must be fully comfortable working at significant heights and walking steel.
- Strong work ethic and stamina for repetitive, physical work.
- Basic welding ability is a major plus.
- OSHA 10 preferred.