Ironworker

Thompson Construction Group

Sumter (SC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Career development programs

Job summary

A prominent construction firm based in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking a structural steel worker with a minimum of 3 years of experience. The role involves setting up hoisting equipment, aligning steel members, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates are able to work in various conditions and have a comprehensive toolset. Competitive compensation includes benefits like medical and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
Align bolt holes and ensure member vertical and horizontal alignments.
Verify and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Experience with hoisting equipment

Alignment and precision skills

Safety compliance

Tools

25’ Tape

12” Crescent wrench

3/4” Spud Wrench

Adjustable Spud Wrench

30” Sleever Bar

8 Pound Hammer

1” Bull Pin

Harness with Bolt Bag

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 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.