Ironworker #3216 - Cameron, LA

GrayWolf; Louisiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayWolf is seeking a Journeyman Ironworker for our Cameron, LA project site. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of heavy industrial experience, including structural assembly, welding, fabrication, and stress relief.

Proficiency in oxyfuel cutting and reading structural drawings is expected. Typical duties include rigging, material handling, setting up frameworks, and ensuring correct reinforcement placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of heavy industrial field experience as an Ironworker.
• Ability to read structural drawings and detail sheets.
• Proficient in oxyfuel cutting and welding basics.

Responsibilities

• Safely identify and use advanced rigging procedures and equipment.
• Locate and move materials with proper lifting and safety measures.
• Assemble framework by positioning girders and bolting or welding.
• Ensure reinforcing materials receive the correct structural load.
• Read blueprints and interpret 3D plans.

Skills

Rigging procedures

Blueprint reading

Hand signals

Load calculations

Tools

Locking toolbox

Multiple part line rigs

Job description

GrayWolf is seeking Ironworkers at our Cameron, LA project site.

GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide. With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success. We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent. As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program. We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers.

Summary:

A journeyman level Ironworker has a minimum of 4 years heavy industrial experience with structural component assembly and maintenance including welding, fabrication, and stress relieving. An Ironworker is also knowledgeable in oxyfuel cutting, identifying, and installing iron and supports, and able to read structural drawings and detail sheets.

Essential Duties:

• Safely and competently identify and use advanced rigging procedures and equipment.
• Locates needed material or equipment to be moved by lift and secures those materials following safety guidelines.
• Sets up framework of building by positioning steel girders or other structural elements and then bolting them into place or prepares them for permanent bolding and/or welding.
• Ensure that all reinforcing material is in its proper position so that it receives its intended structural load.
• Read blueprints, drawings or pictures and understand how they would look like solid objects with height, width or depth.
• Visualizes objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Oxyfuel Cutting – safely perform the following oxyfuel cutting tasks: straight line and square shapes, piercing and slot cutting.
• Communicates and works cooperatively and effectively with all personnel, good math skills for calculating load requirements.
• Understand and complete pre-lift checklists and assist operator with lift plans as needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand signals.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as an Ironworker.
• Must have locking toolbox and tools necessary to perform the job.
• Be able to reeve up and demonstrate the proper use of a block using multiple part line configuration (4 part minimum).
• Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements.

Physical/Site Requirements:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work at heights with fall protection, work from manlifts, baskets, JLG's etc.
• PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.

To be eligible for per diem, your permanent residence must be at least 60-miles from the site address and you must provide documentation as such.

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.