Ironworker Craftsman 1

Tic---the-Industrial-Compan; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Inc in Abilene, TX seeks an experienced ironworker to layout, install, assemble and erect structural steel according to blueprints and industry standards.

Responsibilities include reading specs, fabricating and positioning steel units, aligning members with tools, and rigging hoisting equipment. Must work outdoors, climb heights, and comply with safety rules. Intermediate level with strong communication and tool skills required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand and communicate with supervision effectively.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for layout and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts such as frames and beams according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting and assists in lifting using cranes.
• Verifies alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces using shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or rigging to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Operates and follows safety rules for outdoor work and heights above 200 ft.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tool usage

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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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.

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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.