Ironworker A

Cajun Industries, LLC; La Porte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking an Iron Worker to join our field teams for plant operations and construction sites. The candidate will be involved in erecting and connecting steel at elevations, rigging, signaling cranes, and supporting other crafts with safe, efficient coordination.

We value knowledge of welding, flame cutting, and layout formulas, plus the ability to use pneumatic tools and understand safety hazards, especially when working at heights.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic welding, rigging, and flame cutting.
• Ability to use pneumatic tools safely.
• Knowledge of safety hazards when working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Erect and connect steel at and above grade elevations
• Practice proper rigging technique
• Use proper hand signals to flag cranes
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Rigging technique

Welding basics

Flame cutting

Hand signals

Safety awareness

Sizing chokers

Layout calculations

Tools

Magnetic drill

Pneumatic tools

Layout formulas

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Iron Worker must have knowledge of basic welding, rigging, and flame cutting. Must possess the ability to use pneumatic tools, have knowledge of safe loads and wire rope basics, be familiar with basic hand signals, and have experience with sizing of chokers. Will need to have knowledge of layout (figure formulas) and the magnetic drill. Safety knowledge while working at heights is essential. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Erect and connect steel at and above grade elevations
• Practice proper rigging technique
• Use proper hand signals to flag cranes
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.