Iron Worker / Rigger

Canam; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Canam Bridges in New Hampshire seeks skilled workers to fabricate, erect, and dismantle structural steel bridge frames per drawings and blueprints. This second shift role offers differential pay and requires safety compliance on site.

The job includes setting up hoisting equipment, aligning members, cutting/welding as needed, and handling materials with PPE. High school diploma or GED and basic math skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic reading and mathematical skills required.
• Experience with manufacturing or construction processes including reading a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment and position structural-steel members.
• Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables or ropes.
• Weld and cut steel members as needed with oxyacetylene equipment.
• Load, transport, and secure materials and tools on site.
• Maintain safety and wear required PPE at all times.

Skills

Reading a tape measure

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

SECOND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA

JOB SUMMARY:

Fabricate, erect, and dismantle structural steel bridge framework according to engineered drawings and blueprints, performing such work consistent with corporate mission, values and departmental financial objectives.

Job Description

BOTH SHIFTS AVAILABLE

SECOND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA

Fabricate, erect, and dismantle structural steel bridge framework according to engineered drawings and blueprints, performing such work consistent with corporate mission, values and departmental financial objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Set up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural‑steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten steel members to the cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
• Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
• Guide member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
• Pull, push or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
• Force members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
• Align bolt holes in steel members using drift pins or spud wrenches.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level.
• Bolt align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
• Load, transport, unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Lift, position, and secure materials and work pieces during installation.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess basic reading and mathematical skills.
• Some mechanical skills normally obtained from experience with manufacturing or construction processes, including reading a tape measure and using power and hand tools.

Additional Information

Company Description

Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has close to 3,500 employees and operates 11 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require employees to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying heavy objects (60-100 lb) climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive motions and awkward body positioning. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The following working environments are as follows but not limited to:

Required to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery. Working conditions may include being outside or inside in all environmental conditions. Potential exposure to: fumes and airborne particulates. Potential risk of electric shock. Potential burn hazards such as: UV light radiation, open flames, sparks and other sources. Noise levels in the work environment will require the use of appropriate hearing protection at all times. The correct usage of PPE will be required at all times.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.

Canam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.