Ironworker Helper

LPR Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem and Travel Pay

Medical & insurance benefits

Job summary

LPR Construction is seeking candidates for the LPR Apprentice Program. After 6 months, participants become eligible for the Apprentice Program, which follows the NCCER curriculum and is DOL certified. Apprentices receive pay raises and potential promotions as they progress, with per-diem, travel pay, and benefits.

The role involves ironworker helper duties under supervision on projects across the US. Ideal candidates should be prepared for physically demanding work, site safety, and long hours,

Qualifications

• Site conditions include loud noises, dust, heavy equipment nearby.
• Possible heights over 40 feet and exposure to outdoor elements.
• May require long hours.
• Assist in layout, assembly and installation of structural steel; rigging setup and material handling.
• Install safety line and posts.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Firewatch or spotter duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in layout, assembly and installation of structural steel. May include taking measurements, assisting with setting up rigging, unloading and shake out of material.
• Install safety line and posts.
• Clean work area and assist in keeping it safe.
• Firewatch or other spotter duties.

Job description

LPR Apprentice Program

After 6 months of employment, all helpers are eligible for LPR's Apprentice Program. This program offers paid-for training that follows NCCER curriculum and is DOL certified. All Apprentices receive frequent pay raises and promotions as they progress through the program.

• Offering Per-diem and Travel Pay
• Medical & insurance benefits available
• 40-hour bonus payout and paid holidays after 1 year
• 80-hour bonus payout after 2 years
• 120-hour bonus payout after 5 years

With projects throughout the US, we have a fully loaded backlog of work that can provide you continued employment. From Medical buildings, Scheel stores, Universal Studio addition, Fitness centers, and Netflix studios, among other projects.

Be part of LPR's Team

Under supervision, the ironworker helper is responsible for completing tasks related to structural iron and steel erection and completing the tasks in a timely, quality manner while maintaining safety and productivity.

Required Skills

Normal construction job site conditions to include loud noises, dust, potential unseen hazards, and heavy equipment operating within close range. May include exposure to heights at times in excess of 40 feet. May include confined spaces, being exposed to outdoor elements for long periods of time, and may work long hours.

Required Experience

• Assist in work area layout, assembly and installation of structural steel. May include taking measurements, assisting with setting up rigging, unloading and shake out of material. Helper level 2 and 3 may do more progressive tasks i.e. bolt-up, detail work, laying deck, fastening structural steel members, etc.
• Install safety line and posts.
• Clean work area and assist in keeping it safe.
• Firewatch or other spotter duties.

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