Ironworker Foreman (La Porte, TX) Austin Industrial

Austinindl; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Ironworker Foreman for their La Porte location. The role involves guiding the installation of structural steel, supervising hoisting activities, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must have substantial experience and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience required.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided).
• Advanced rigging certification or equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints and selecting materials for construction.
• Setting up hoisting equipment for lifting structural steel.
• Aligning lifted structures and securing them with bolts.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Rigging

Hoisting equipment setup

Education

Valid Driver's License

Advanced rigging certification

Job description

Ironworker Foreman (La Porte, TX) Austin Industrial

Job Category: Construction Project Management

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. With over 60 years of industry leadership, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in various industries including oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners utilizes innovative technology and optimized procedures to help owners improve safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Position: Ironworker Foreman

This role involves performing duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural steel components to form completed structures or frameworks. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up hoisting equipment, guiding and aligning structural steel, and securing materials during installation. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and select required materials for construction.
• Set up hoisting equipment for lifting and placing structural steel.
• Fasten steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables, or ropes.
• Guide lifted structures into position and align rivet holes.
• Drive drift pins through rivet holes.
• Assist in lifting and securing materials during installation.
• Verify alignment using plumb bobs and levels, and bolt structures temporarily into position.
• Secure structures with bolts until permanently fixed by rivets, bolts, or welds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

This position requires constant physical effort, including standing for at least eight hours, often for extended periods. Tasks involve stooping, bending, crouching, overhead work, lifting up to 90 pounds, manual dexterity, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, and working in confined spaces and varying weather conditions. The ability to be certified for confined space entry and to provide direction for crane operators is necessary.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided).
• Advanced rigging certification or equivalent.

Additional Notes:

• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters without a written agreement.
• For accommodations, contact People Services at [phone].

Required Education & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.