Ironworker Journeyman

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals for a long-term maintenance project focusing on structural steel assembly. The role involves setting up hoisting equipment, aligning and securing steel members, and performing welding tasks. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant field experience. This position offers competitive benefits, including a 401K plan, medical and dental insurance, and a flexible work schedule. Join a team where your skills will contribute to significant construction projects and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and field experience.
• Knowledge of safety and project rules essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hoisting equipment for structural steel.
• Align and secure steel members using bolts and welding.
• Perform maintenance and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Welding skills

Mathematics application

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding equipment

Hoisting equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Description LONG TERM MAINTENANCE PROJECT - NO PER DIEM

SUMMARY:
- Typically 3 years and above of documented field experience with the ability to read and interpret instructions, document, plan and perform work activities independently.
- Raises, places and unites girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework, working as member of crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising and placing structural steel members.
2. Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
3. Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
4. Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
5. Pulls, pushes or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
6. Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
7. Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.
8. Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
9. Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
10. Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
11. May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
12. Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
13. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
14. Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Work within precise limits to standards of accuracy.
2. Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
3. Plan work and select proper tools.
4. Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
5. Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
6. Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strength:
   a. Standing 60%
   Walking 20%
   Sitting 20%
   b. Lifting 50 lb.
   Carrying 50 lb.
   Pushing F
   Pulling F
2. Climbing: C
   Balancing: C
3. Stooping: O
   Kneeling: O
   Crouching: O
   Crawling: O
   Reaching: C
   Handling: C
   Fingering: C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:
NP Not Present; O Occasionally (0-33%); F Frequently (34-66%); C Constantly (67-100%)

BENEFITS:
Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule