Ironworker Helper

Koch; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Koch in Carthage, TX is seeking an Ironworker Helper to join the team. This role involves assembling structural supports, safely handling heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience, be knowledgeable of crane signals, and possess a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper.
• Must follow safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms with a safety harness.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications.
• Use tools to adjust and fasten steel beams.
• Lift and move heavy equipment using mechanical equipment.

Skills

Structural steel assembly knowledge

Use of rigging equipment

Team communication

Crane signal knowledge

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for an Ironworker Helper.

What You Will Do

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications.
• Apply practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation.
• Use tools to adjust and fasten steel beams.
• Lifts and moves heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment.
• Attaches loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment.
• Manually handles and securely applies rigging equipment.
• Attaches and detaches loads effectively.
• Communicates effectively with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator).
• Familiar with standard crane hand signals.
• Assesses weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely.

We Expect All Field Employees To

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Arrive on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Some Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes, while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Lifts and carries awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Stands for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day with breaks given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Moves the entire body. Uses arms, legs, climbs, lifts, balances, walks, stoops, crawls, twists, reaches, and bends on a regular basis.
• Uses hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper.
• Follows company safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Can wear an approved full-body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Willing to travel and to spend extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands.
• Can meet all physical demands of the job.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 2+ years previous experience as an ironworker helper.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.