Entry Ironworker Helper: Steel Install & Rigging; Training

TIC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level assistant to support skilled craftspeople in metal fabrication and rigging. Under supervision, you will learn to read specs from blueprints, handle tools, and help move and position structural steel components.

You will perform tasks safely outdoors, climb and work at heights, and follow all safety rules. The role is on-site in Abilene, TX with growth opportunities within TIC.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsmen to fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Learn to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Follow instructions

Tool knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level assistant to support skilled craftspeople in metal fabrication and rigging. Under supervision, you will learn to read specs from blueprints, handle tools, and help move and position structural steel components.

You will perform tasks safely outdoors, climb and work at heights, and follow all safety rules. The role is on-site in Abilene, TX with growth opportunities within TIC.