Iron Worker

Matrix Service; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision plans

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

401(k) plan with company match

ESPP

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking experienced structural‑steel crew members in Washington to raise, place, and unite girders, columns and other steel members as part of a crew. You will set up hoisting equipment, guide loads with tag lines, and ensure precise alignment before permanent bolting or welding.

The role requires 3+ years in refinery maintenance/turnaround/construction, basic hand‑tool knowledge, NCCER certification, and completion of Matrix Service safety and client/site trainings; DISA drug

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Completed the Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training.
• To obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural‑steel members.
• Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
• Guide member, using tag line (rope).
• Align bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level.
• Bolt aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills

Refinery experience

Turnaround experience

Construction experience

Hand tools

NCCER cert

Safety training

DISA drug testing

Tools

NCCER program

Job description

Primary Function

Performs any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural‑steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew.

Primary Function

Performs any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural‑steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew.

Typical Duties

• Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural‑steel members.
• Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
• Guides member, using tag line (rope)
• Aligns bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using plumb bob and level.
• Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
• Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Completed the Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training.
• To obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Physical Reqquirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel‑toe boots.

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, the actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour

Full range for this position, available over time: $33.00 - $37.00 hour

Benefits

• medical
• dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• a robust wellness program
• adoption assistance

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore by joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.