Ironworker Craftsman 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an experienced ironworker responsible for layout, installation and erection of structural steel per blueprints and specifications. You will read plans, position members, and coordinate with crane operators to move heavy components safely.

This intermediate level role requires working at heights, using hand and power tools, and following safety rules. You will cut, weld, bolt, and align steel members, ensuring accuracy and quality on industrial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Experience using hand and power tools in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine material needs and locations.
• Fabricate metal parts per blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units; operate hoisting equipment as directed.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bobs, lasers, or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces using shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Position structural members and bolt/rivet/weld for final assembly.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings to move heavy components.
• Follow safety rules and project requirements at all times.

Skills

High school diploma

Read and follow instructions

Communicate effectively

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requisition ID: 187764

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.

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.