Ironworker Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspeople with fabricating metal parts and performing supportive duties. You will learn to read blueprints, assist with hoisting, and support alignment checks under supervision.

You must be able to work outdoors, climb, and operate tools safely. The role requires willingness to work nights or weekends as workload dictates, with full-time hours and a path to skilled positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read specifications or blueprints.
• Willingness to work at heights and outdoors.
• Safe use of hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine material requirements.
• Assist fabricating metal parts per blueprints.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units using cranes.
• Verify alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces; assemble hoisting equipment.

Skills

Read blueprints

Follow instructions

Communication

Safety awareness

Field experience (craft)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 189565

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.