Ironworker Journey
Location: Pecos, TX | Type: Full time
Job Summary
Responsible for laying out and fabricating structural steel and sheet metal to build metal structures. Welds and cuts steel, interprets blueprints, and manufactures products to customer drawings and specifications. Additionally, ensures safety procedures are followed and coordinates with personnel on permits and clearances.
NOTE: The examples of work for this position are for illustrative purposes only. A person in this position may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Responsibilities
- Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures.
- Repair older infrastructure.
- Make, weld, and cut structural metal in fabricating shops.
- Erect steel frames and direct operation of cranes to move structural steel, reinforcing bars, and other materials onto and around the construction site.
- Connect steel columns, beams, and girders.
- Drill holes into steel for bolts.
- Number steel according to assembly instructions.
- Unload and stack steel.
- Attach cables to steel and then to the crane.
- Hoist steel into place in the framework.
- Position steel with connecting bars and spud wrenches.
- Work with drift pins to align the holes in the steel with the framework holes.
- Use plumb bobs, levels, and laser equipment to check alignment.
- Bolt or weld pieces into place.
- Cut bars with metal shears and torches.
- Install stairs, handrails, or curtain walls.
- Ensure all pieces fit properly and complete repairs as necessary.
Qualifications
- Four (4) years of experience involving layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass a drug test as mandated by Saulsbury Industries and the Department of Transportation anti‑drug program.
- Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education.
- Attend safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Safety Requirements
- On a continual basis, promote an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with all accompanying policies.
- Take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
- Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.
Physical Requirements
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Eye‑hand coordination and depth perception.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb 30‑foot ladders without resting.
- Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing.
- Ability to reach below knees while standing.
- Ability to stoop or kneel.
- Ability to work 50 or more hours each week.
Cognitive Requirements
- Reading comprehension to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs.
- Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations.
- Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel.
- Skill in using hand signals.
- Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of action.
- Ability to communicate with others and assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Temperament Attributes
- Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co‑workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.
- Ability to work under time pressure.
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
- Responds to requests to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.
Work Environment
- Awkward or confining work spaces.
- High places.
- Outside environment.
- Noisy environment.
- Dirty environment.
- Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.
Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.