IRON WORKER

waynecountygovernment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter County of Wayne is seeking an Iron Worker for a second shift position in Detroit. The role involves raising, placing, and uniting iron or steel girders to form structural frameworks, and erecting metal buildings.

You will read blueprints, verify alignments, and supervise apprentices on a dynamic, hands-on crew. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Bricklayer Journeyman License, and 3–5 years of Bricklayer Journeyman experience with background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of Bricklayer Journeyman License.
• Background checks required; 3–5 years Bricklayer Journeyman experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Iron Worker Apprentices.
• Read blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of materials.
• Inspect and repair steel, aluminum, and metal equipment stairs, doors, ramps, and ladders.
• Assemble boilers using hand tools, power tools, or welding equipment.
• Erect and maintain steel doors, roll up and overhead doors, and structures.
• Verify alignment of structural members using plumb bobs, lasers, or levels.
• Dismantle structures or equipment as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Iron work

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bricklayer Journeyman License

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Welding equipment

Blueprints

Job description

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Iron Worker is responsible for all of the duties listed, but not limited to the following: raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks; may erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Tasks Required

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Iron Worker Apprentices.
• Direct and design layout and fabrication of ornamental iron work
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
• Analyze defects and makes repairs to all steel, aluminum and metal equipment stairs, doors, jail doors, ramps, and ladders
• Assemble all components of boilers using hand tools, power tools, or welding equipment.
• Install and maintenance of steel roll up, overhead and garage doors.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Erect metal or precast concrete components or structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, dowers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
• Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instruction from supervisors.
• Dismantle structures or equipment.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Possession of a Bricklayer Journeyman License
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple Criminal background investigations
• At least three (3) years of Bricklayer Journeyman experience; five (5) years preferred as a Bricklayer Journeyman

• THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT POSITION. MONDAY-FRIDAY

• 2ND Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30am