Ironworker

Thompson-Construction-Group,-Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking skilled crew members to assemble and install structural steel, hoisting, rigging, and aligning components per blueprints. The role emphasizes safety, timely execution, and high-quality results in demanding environments.

Candidates should have 3+ years of field experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, work 40+ hours weekly (including weekends), and pass a background check and drug screen. Heights up to 200 feet are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field experience.
• Must lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing and bending.
• 40+ hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Background check and drug screen as required by location.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten steel members to hoist using chain, cable, or rope.
• Signal hoisting operator to lift and place members.
• Guide member using tag line to position components accurately.
• Manipulate and position members with hand tools and jacks as needed.
• Align bolt holes and secure members after initial placement.
• Cut and weld steel members for alterations as required.
• Ensure safety and project rules are followed; keep work area tidy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural steel

Rigging

Hoisting

Safety awareness

Tools

Tape 25ft

Crescent 12in

Spud Wrench 3/4in

Spud Wrench 7/8in

Sleever Bar 30in

Hammer 8lb

Bull Pin 1in

Harness 3/8 dia

Tri-Square

Torpedo Level

Level 24in

Socket Set 1-1/4in

Center Punch

Chalk Box

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Assists in performing any combination of the following duties: raise, place, and connect girders, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks according to the layouts or blueprints while working as a crewmember. These duties must be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten (rig) steel members to hoist using chain, cable, or rope.
• Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
• Guide member using tag line (rope) in order to guide it into position.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
• Force member into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
• Align bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of spud wrench through holes.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignments of members using plumb bob and level.
• Bolt aligned members to keep in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded into place.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Maintain work area in clean and tidy manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field
• Minimum Required Tool List:
  • 1 each 25’ Tape
  • 1 each 12” Crescent wrench
  • 1 each 3/4” Spud Wrench
  • 1 each 7/8” Spud Wrench or Adjustable Spud Wrench
  • 1 each 30” Sleever Bar
  • 1 each 8 Pound Hammer
  • 2 each 1” Bull Pin
  • 1 each Harness with Bolt Bag, Frog & Safety Cables 3/8”dia
  • 1 each Tri-Square
  • 1 each Torpedo Level
  • 1 each 24” Level
  • 1 each 2 Pound Hammer1 set Socket Set up to 1 1/4”
  • 1 each Center Punch
  • 1 each Chalk Box
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• Must be able to work at heights up to 200 feet
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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