Iron Workers

Richard Industrial Group; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe and Drug-Free Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A prominent construction company is seeking experienced Industrial Structural Iron Workers in Spring, Texas. The role involves constructing iron/steel structures according to specifications and requires NCCER certification and substantial experience in the field. Candidates must be able to work at substantial heights and possess leadership abilities. The environment requires dedication to safety and effective communication skills. This role is an opportunity to be a critical part of a skilled team focused on high-quality construction projects.

Qualifications

• Must be NCCER Certified.
• 5+ years of experience for Iron Worker I.
• Ability to work at heights over 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Construct iron/steel structures to specifications.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members.

Skills

Leadership Abilities

Knowledge of safe rigging practices

Ability to read engineered drawings

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

NCCER Certification as an Iron Worker

Formal/Technical education

Tools

Safety Toed Boots

Torque wrench

Cutting torch

6lb to 8 lb Hammer

Job description

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Structural Iron Workers.

Position Summary

Structural Iron Workers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications.

Iron Worker Levels

• Iron Worker Leadman: NCCER Certified Iron Worker that has demonstrated competency in fabricating, raising, placing, and joining girders, columns, beams, and other structural members to form completed structures or structure frameworks as a working member of an Iron Working crew.
• Iron Worker I: NCCER Certified. Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 95% ability or greater. Must have 5+ years of experience in industrial iron work.
• Iron Worker II: Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial iron work.
• Iron Worker III: Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 80% ability of greater. Applies to 1st year apprentice or greater in iron working trades.

Qualification Highlights

• Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Must be familiar with structural steel piece marks and steel erection drawings
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet in elevation
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have all required tools
• Must be able to regulary and reliably show up at the assigned job site
• Must meet all safety and security requirements of the assigned job site

Position Responsibilities

• Read engineered drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required
• Identify all tools required for tasks
• Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks
• Fabricate steel or equipment according to engineered drawings or instructions from supervisors
• Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following engineered drawings and instructions from supervisors
• Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting
• Pull, push or pry iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment

Required Qualifications for Iron Workers inclusive of various positions

• Leadership Abilities
  • Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, etc.
  • Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade
• Drawings
  • Ability to read and understand Issued For Construction (IFC) Drawings
  • Ability to make hang lists, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, location and understand Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) or holds on drawings
  • Understand when to stop production work and when a Request For Information (RFI) needs to be initiated and answered in order to re‑start productive work
  • Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations
  • Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations
  • Ability to know the correct installation based on the orientation
  • Knowledge of symbols based on Legends
• Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.)
• Ability to dictate correct knots based on material
• Connection
  • Know all aspects of connecting
  • Know correct procedures for Bolting
  • Knowledge of Torque or Tensioning methods used for connecting joints
• Fabrication
  • Ability to read cut sheets
  • Ability to layout for fabrication from drawings
  • Cut material from raw material according to the layout and cut sheets provided
• Knowledge of Torque values
• Knowledge of Tension
• Turn‑of‑the‑nut method
• Knowledge of different types of indicators
• Understand how to use a Skidmore
• Plan Work and Schedule
  • Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers, and execute work safely
• Tools and Knowledge
  • Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, Skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills, etc.)
• Welding and Cutting
  • Basic knowledge of cutting torch, setup, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use different tips
• Equipment Use
  • Knowledge of JLG's, man baskets, cranes, forklifts, etc.
  • Basic maintenance (inspections)
  • Safe operation practices
• Signaling of Equipment (ERTS, NCCCO, NCCER)
  • Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.
• Knots
  • Tying knots for tag lines, etc.
  • Basic knots for lashing
• Math Skills
  • Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. to perform craft duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Iron Worker
• Formal/Technical education

Candidate Possession of Required Tools

• Sleeve Bars with Holder
• Adjustable Spud
• 1-1/4" Spud
• 1-7/16" Spud
• Rigged Out Tool Belt
• 4 lb. Hammer
• 6lb. to 8 lb. Hammer
• 32 oz. Ball Peen Hammer
• Center Punch
• Qty 2 - 12" x 24" Framing Squares
• Qty 2 - 6" x 12" Squares
• 12" Crescent Wrench
• Tri‑Square
• 25' Tape Measure
• Bull Pen
• Safety Toed Boots

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of tools and connection points
• Able to use arms and hands to signal, grad, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
• Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and manlifts
• May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• Will work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
• Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators

RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).