Ironworker

Bracken Construction Company, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracken Construction Company, Inc. seeks an experienced ironworker to erect and join structural steel girders and frameworks. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating with crane operators, and welding/bolting components at great heights.

The role requires 3+ years of ironworking experience, welding certification, OSHA 30, and possession of hand tools. Safety and quality rules apply on all sites.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years experience as an ironworker.
• Must possess required hand tools.
• Must read and comprehend company policies.
• Must have welding capability certification papers.
• Must obtain OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Unload and lift steel and materials from trucks.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Signal hoisting operators to lift and place steel by hand signals.
• Bolt/fit steel members into approximate position.
• Permanently weld members into place.
• Spread/weld metal sheets for decking and building sides.
• Follow safety and OSHA regulations; work overtime as needed.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging coordination

Welding and bolting

Safety compliance

3+ years experience

Problem solving

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Welding certification

Tools

Hand tools

Hoisting equipment setup

Job description

A structural steel ironworker erects, places, and joins heavy iron and steel girders, columns, and framework to form the skeleton of buildings and other industrial structures. The role involves reading blueprints, coordinating with crane operators for rigging, aligning and welding or bolting metal components into place, and working at extreme heights under strict safety guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload and lift steel and materials from trucks.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Signal workers operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members by means of hand signals.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position to bolt the pieces together.
• Permanently weld members or pieces into place.
• Spread, screw and/or weld metal sheets of steel for floor or roof decking and on sides of building.
• Ensure adherence to all company safety and quality control programs and OSHA regulations.
• Work overtime hours as necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an ironworker.
• Must have all the required hand tools.
• Must be able to read and/or comprehend company policies.
• Must have certification papers proving welding ability.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 30.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift and carry objects more than 50 pounds.
• Climb and work at heights higher than 300 feet.
• Pull own weight when climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding up to 150 feet.
• Excessive amounts of standing, sitting, bending, stooping, carrying, and pushing, and pulling weights.
• Utilize hand tools to perform job duties.
• Work in extreme temperatures and a loud and dusty environment.
• Be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Comply with all company safety and quality control programs and OSHA regulations.