Ironworker Craftsman 1

Tic Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc is seeking an Ironworker to perform layout, installation and erection of steel components according to blueprints and industry standards. The role involves reading specifications, fabricating parts, positioning heavy structures, and ensuring precise alignment at height in outdoor environments.

Ideal candidates will have an awareness of safety rules, the ability to work with hand and power tools, and the stamina to work overtime and weekends as workload requires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders per blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoist girders using cranes or signaling operators.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, transits or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces using shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Position structural steel members and bolt or weld for permanent placement.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 190855

Position Summary

Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural‑steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.