Ironworker Helper

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking an Iron Worker Helper in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role involves assisting skilled craftspersons with various duties including loading materials, raising structural steel, and performing maintenance on tools.

Ideal candidates must be able to handle physical tasks, communicate effectively, and work in various conditions. This position offers a hands-on opportunity in both plant operations and construction jobsite settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills for safety.
• Must operate hand and power tools with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and unload materials and supplies.
• Assist with raising and securing structural steel.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Iron Worker Helper will assist skilled craftsperson by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Will often perform runner functions within crew and assist in the layout and measuring of materials for installation. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Load, transport, and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies in support of crew
• Assist with raising, placing and uniting girders, columns and other structural steel to form completed structures
• Assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials and work pieces during installation
• Perform minor maintenance/cleaning of tools and equipment
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types with proper training and authorization
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details