Ironworker Helper 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level assistant to support skilled trades within our steel fabrication and construction operations. You will learn to read specifications and blueprints, aid in fabricating parts, and help position heavy components under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be able to work outdoors, endure physically demanding conditions, and lift tools and materials as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with field experience.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience reading blueprints/specifications.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work outdoors, overtime, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read blueprints to determine material requirements.
• Assist with fabricating metal parts per blueprints.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units.
• Verify alignment of structural steel members using basic tools.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces with provided tools.
• Assemble hoisting equipment and riggings for moving heavy items.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Following instructions

Field experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether its cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.