Ironworker

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a skilled field crew member to assist in erecting structural steel by raising, connecting, and aligning girders and columns per blueprints. You’ll operate hoisting equipment, rig steel, and ensure precise alignment for safe completion.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in the field, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work over 40 hours with potential weekends, in hot or cold environments and at heights up to 200 feet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field.
• 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.

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 steel member.
• Guide member using tag line to position it accurately.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into position while supported by hoisting device.
• Position and align members using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
• Align bolt holes by driving drift pins through holes.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignments with plumb bob and level.
• Bolt aligned members to hold until permanently bolted or welded.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations.
• Maintain safety and project rules; keep work area clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools

25’ Tape

12” Crescent wrench

3/4” Spud Wrench

7/8” Spud Wrench

7/8” Spud Wrench or Adjustable

30” Sleever Bar

8 Pound Hammer

2 x 1” Bull Pin

Harness with Bolt Bag, Frog & Safety Cables 3/8”dia

Tri-Square

Torpedo Level

24” Level

2 Pound Hammer

Socket Set up to 1 1/4”

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 the 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
• 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