Ironworker Helper II: Steel Fabrication & Rigging

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level Ironworker Helper to support skilled craftspeople on industrial sites. You will learn to read blueprints, assist fabrication of metal parts, and help with hoisting and rigging under supervision.

The role emphasizes safe handling of tools, effective communication, and field-based experience in a heavy industrial setting, with opportunities to develop practical steelworking skills on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Ironworker Helper in a Power Plant / Industrial setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsman 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX seeks an entry-level Ironworker Helper to support skilled craftspeople on industrial sites. You will learn to read blueprints, assist fabrication of metal parts, and help with hoisting and rigging under supervision.

The role emphasizes safe handling of tools, effective communication, and field-based experience in a heavy industrial setting, with opportunities to develop practical steelworking skills on diverse projects.