Ironworker Journeyman: Structural Steel Installer

Tic Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Inc. is seeking a skilled steel erection worker to join our Abilene, TX project team. You will read blueprints, fabricate and position steel components, and operate hoisting equipment to install beams, girders, and frames on construction sites.

The role requires climbing and working at heights, outdoors in all weather, and adhering to safety protocols. You will coordinate with supervisors to ensure alignment and structural integrity throughout all phases of erection.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and specifications to determine material quantities and layouts.
• Communicates effectively with supervision and team members.
• Able to work at heights and in outdoor conditions with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions 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.
• Verifies 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.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC Inc. is seeking a skilled steel erection worker to join our Abilene, TX project team. You will read blueprints, fabricate and position steel components, and operate hoisting equipment to install beams, girders, and frames on construction sites.

The role requires climbing and working at heights, outdoors in all weather, and adhering to safety protocols. You will coordinate with supervisors to ensure alignment and structural integrity throughout all phases of erection.