Ironworker Fabricator-Austin Industrial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking an Ironworker in Borger, TX to perform duties that raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members. You will read blueprints, set up hoisting equipment, secure members, and ensure correct alignment for permanent fastening.

The role requires 3–5 years journeyman level experience, valid state ID or driver’s license preferred, and compliance with safety standards on site. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and selects required material for construction.
• Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Guides structure being lifted into proper position and aligns rivet holes with corresponding holes.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level.

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.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level to keep bolts aligned until secured.
• Bolts aligned structures to keep them in position until permanently riveted, bolted or welded into place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging setup

Structural alignment

Bolt & rivet positioning

Tools

Hoisting equipment

Chains & cables

Bolt & rivet tools

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Valid State ID
• Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.