Ironworker Craftsman I: Steel Erection & Blueprint Expert

Tic Inc; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced ironworker in Louisiana to support layout, installation and erection of structural steel per blueprints. The role is based on a construction site where you will read specs, cut, weld and fit steel components and coordinate hoisting activities with crane operators.

The position requires strong safety awareness and physical stamina, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancement within a large, employee‑owned contractor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced ironworker in Louisiana to support layout, installation and erection of structural steel per blueprints. The role is based on a construction site where you will read specs, cut, weld and fit steel components and coordinate hoisting activities with crane operators.

The position requires strong safety awareness and physical stamina, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancement within a large, employee‑owned contractor.