Heavy Industrial Ironworker

Robinson-Construction; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accessibility accommodations

Job summary

Robinson Construction, a design-build general contractor, seeks an ironworker to read specifications and blueprints, fabricate and position structural steel, and assist in hoisting operations on site in Missouri.

You will align members, cut and weld as required, and follow safety policies while working with a team. The role requires 3+ years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and OSHA 10 or MSHA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ironworker apprenticeship preferred.
• 3+ years of experience required.
• OSHA 10 or MSHA certification preferred.
• Industrial forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material.
• Fabricates steel parts according to blueprints or instructions.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting.
• Hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place and positions them.
• Verifies alignment of structural members using plumb bobs, laser, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces as required.
• Assembles hoisting equipment to move heavy materials.
• Dismantles structures or equipment as needed.
• Adheres to safety policies and fosters a safe workplace.

Skills

Tools & equipment

Teamwork

Communication

Plan/blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ironworker apprenticeship

OSHA 10 or MSHA certification

Tools

Pry bars

Bull pins

Pliers

Measuring devices

Bolt bags

Job description

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verifies 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.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Dismantles structures or equipment.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
• May perform the work of or assist other craft positions on site as needed.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successful completion of an Ironworker apprenticeship preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience required.
• Industrial machine experience (such as a forklift) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Skilled in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions, communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints, c omprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and st oop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, and loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Travel, o vertime, some shiftwork, holidays and weekends may be required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring the following hand tools to each job site:

• Pry Bars
• Bull Pins
• Pliers
• Measuring Devices
• Bolt bags

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer; including minorities, females, individuals with disability and protected veterans.

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