Ironworker

Bilfinger North America; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger North America is seeking a skilled installer/welder for field assembly and installation. The role focuses on selecting equipment, planning layouts, welding, and aligning components per blueprints, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates should have NCCER certification or equivalent, industrial-plant experience, and the ability to read English. The position requires physical work, 6:00am–4:30pm shifts with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Safety, including working at heights.
• Previous industrial plant experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English; willingness to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Safety is a priority; identify and report hazards.
• Operate tools and equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Lay out, align, and fit components for installation.
• Connect columns, beams and girders with bolts per blueprints or supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

NCCER certification

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG)

Rigging

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants. The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With over 32,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of more than €5 billion in the financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: enhancing Operational Excellence to boost internal efficiency, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer focus and establish Bilfinger as the preferred partner.

Work Schedule

Tentative to M-Th or Tu-Fri, 6:00am - 4:30pm, OT may be required.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for selecting equipment, figuring layout assembly welding, and installation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety is a priority; employee must understand construction risks and bring them to the attention of their supervisor.
• Safe operation and use of all tools and equipment needed to complete daily tasks.
• Lay out position, align, and fit components together for installation.
• Connect columns, beams and girders with bolts according to blueprints and/or instruction from supervisor.
• Identify and install proper hardware.
• Dismantle existing structures.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Safety Ability to work at heights greater than six feet off of the ground.
• Previous Industrial Plant experience.
• Working knowledge of blueprint.
• NCCER certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to read and write in English.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to use hands to grasp.
• Ability to stand (for extended periods), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and twist.
• Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
• Ability to carry tools.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift, if required, in all weather conditions.
• Vision adequate to perform all required tasks.
• Site requires long sleeves, pants and steel toe boots.

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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