Ironworker Helper

Koch; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch is seeking an Ironworker Helper for the Baytown II project in Baytown, Texas. The role involves assisting skilled ironworkers with assembly, erection, and rigging of structural steel components on site.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, using hand tools, setting up rigging, and lifting operations safely. Physical demands include working at height and across long shifts; travel to remote sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an ironworker helper is required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Knowledge of crane hand signals (hand and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled ironworkers in assembling, erecting, and rigging structural steel as directed.
• Read drawings and follow basic steel assembly practices.
• Use torque wrenches, impact guns and other hand tools as directed.
• Set up and maintain rigging equipment and handle chains, slings, cables, and hooks.
• Communicate with riggers and crane operators via crane hand signals.
• Perform lifting operations safely, including use of crane mats and barricades.
• Cut I-beams with grinder, torch, or band saw as indicated.
• Work at heights on man baskets, elevated platforms, or narrow walkways (over 80% of time).

Skills

Read tape measure

Basic math

Crane hand signals

Job description

Ironworker Helper - Baytown II, Texas

We are seeking an experienced Ironworker Helper to join our team on the Baytown II project. This role involves assisting skilled ironworkers in the assembly, erection, and rigging of structural steel components.

What You Will Do

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications and instructions from the lead ironworker.
• Read structural drawings and understand basic steel assembly practices.
• Use torque wrenches, impact guns, and other hand tools as directed.
• Set up and maintain rigging equipment; handle chains, slings, cables, and hooks.
• Use crane hand signals and communicate effectively with riggers and crane operators.
• Perform lifting operations safely, including the use of crane mats and barricades.
• Cut I-beams with a grinder, torch, or band saw as indicated in the drawings.
• Work routinely at heights on man baskets, elevated platforms, or narrow walkways (over 80% of time).

Safety and Site Expectations

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Identify and report safety hazards and risks.
• Attend on‑site safety meetings.
• Follow company and client safety policies and procedures.
• Remain punctual and ready for work each day.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a cooperative team environment.

Physical Demands

• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
• Operate on elevated platforms and maintain balance on narrow beams or pipes, wearing a full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Lift and carry awkward objects up to 60 lb.
• Stand for up to 12 hours per day and perform frequent movements: walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting.

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an ironworker helper.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Knowledge of crane hand signals (hand and verbal).

Other Job Requirements

• Follow safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Wear a full‑body harness and lanyard when working on elevated platforms.
• Travel to remote sites as needed; extended periods away from home may be required.
• Work up to 12‑hour shifts, 7 days per week, when project schedule demands.
• Meet all stated physical demands.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• Two or more years of previous experience as an ironworker helper.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health‑savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by location and is detailed in the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf for additional information.