Ironworker Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftsmen in fabricating steel components and supporting field operations. You will learn to read blueprints, prepare materials, and assist with hoisting and rigging under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with cutting, bending, and welding steel pieces, and you must be able to work outdoors in all weather, climb heights, and perform heavy lifting as required.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsmen to fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting and rigging to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Learn to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using levels or laser equipment.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Field experience in metal fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting and rigging knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsmanf to fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Learn to verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft