Construction Iron Worker

Ferguson Construction Company; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Construction Company in Dayton, OH seeks a skilled ironworker to lay out, position and fit fabricated structural metal parts. You will read erection drawings, use lifts and rigging, and perform cutting, bolting and welding preparation under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, OSHA 10-hour training, and relevant certifications; ability to read documents, basic math, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months related experience acceptable
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals
• Basic math skills
• OSHA 10-hour training
• Rough terrain forklift certification
• Aerial lift certification

Responsibilities

• Shake out parts
• Position or tighten braces, jacks and clamps
• Bolt parts in position for welding or bolting
• Use transit to locate reference points
• Demonstrate proper use of all personal protective equipment
• Identify proper rigging equipment
• Read and interpret pre-engineered erection drawings
• Operate cut-off saw
• Operate different types of man lifts safely
• Begin learning to rig structural members for lift
• Begin learning structural detailing
• Work with others in a harmonious way and maintain Ferguson Construction standards
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or crew leader

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ferguson Construction tool list

Job description

(Ferguson Construction does not sponsor employment visas)

High School Students: Please apply to our Construction High School Internship job posting.

Job Summary

Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities at this level

Duties/Responsibilities

• Shake out parts
• Positions or tightens braces, jacks and clamps
• Bolt parts in position for welding or bolting
• Uses transit to locate reference points
• Demonstrate the proper use of all personal protective equipment
• Identify proper rigging equipment
• Know and properly use crane signals
• Operate cut-off saw
• Operate different types of man lifts in a safe manner
• Operate Sawz-all
• Begin learning to rig structural member for lift
• Begin learning to complete structural detailing
• Have an understanding of Skyweb strapping
• Operate torch for straight and bevel cuts
• Begin learning to read pre-engineered erection drawings
• Reasonable expectation to help train under-skilled coworkers
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by a superintendent/supervisor/crew leader

Required Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED. Absent a diploma or GED then six (6) months related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals
• Basic math skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• OSHA 10-hour training
• Rough terrain forklift certification
• Aerial lift certification

Other Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to job locations
• Must work in other trades as needed
• Must have all tools on required Ferguson Construction tool list to move to next level
• Work overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Perform general maintenance or cleanup work
• Attend appropriate training courses when requested in order to move to next level
• Work with others in a harmonious way and maintains an attitude becoming a Ferguson Construction Ironworker

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties/responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel or talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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All applicants who are offered employment with Ferguson Construction Company will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Ferguson Construction policy and state law.