Ironworker - Cameron, LA

Construction Job Board USA; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayWolf Integrated Construction Company is seeking journeyman Ironworkers for a Cameron, LA project site. The role involves structural assembly, welding, fabrication, and load management, with manual dexterity and safety as core requirements.

Responsibilities include rigging, reading blueprints, lifting operations, and coordination with crew to ensure proper alignment and adherence to specifications in a heavy industrial setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 bolting 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.
• 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.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Blueprint reading

Math for load calculations

Safety awareness

Tools

Locking toolbox

Rigging hardware

Reeving blocks

Job description

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.