Ironworker (Clinton, Iowa) Austin Industrial

Austin Industries; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries in Clinton, IA is seeking an Ironworker to raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members to form the framework of new structures.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up hoisting equipment, fastening members to hoist lines, guiding placement, aligning holes, and securing components by bolts or welds. Journeyman level experience (3–5 years) is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience required: 3–5 years.
• Experience reading blueprints and selecting materials.
• Familiar with rigging, hoisting and securement of steel members.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select required material for construction.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chain, cable or rope.
• Guide structure being lifted and align rivet holes.
• Bolt or weld structures and verify alignment until permanent.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging & hoisting

Structural assembly

Welding & bolting

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Ironworker

Performs duties to raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and selects required material for construction.
• Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
• Guides structure being lifted into proper position and aligns rivet holes with corresponding holes
• Drives drift pins through rivet holes.
• May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
• Bolts aligned structures to keep them in position until permanently riveted, bolted or welded into place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required For This Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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