Ironworker: Rigging, Welding & High-Altitude Expert

PALA Interstate, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Ironworker to install iron girders and columns on commercial projects. This physically demanding role requires comfort with heights, reading blueprints, and precise measurement.

You will rig and direct lifts, weld and cut as needed, and follow strict safety protocols to maintain site integrity. A minimum of three years' ironworking experience and a passing in-house assessment are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' Ironworking experience.
• NCCER Ironworker Certification strongly desired.
• Must pass in-house Ironworker Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

• Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work.
• Selects type and size of materials needed for each job.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions which will affect structural stability.
• Advanced rigging and material handling skills.
• Rigs, directs lifts and stages material, parts and equipment.
• Fits and erects structural steel members according to specifications and drawings.
• Follows ALL safety precautions when climbing or working from elevated heights.
• Burns and cuts with Oxy Fuel torch to close part tolerance with minimal grinding clean up.
• Welds structural steel members.

Education

NCCER Ironworker Certification

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Ironworker to install iron girders and columns on commercial projects. This physically demanding role requires comfort with heights, reading blueprints, and precise measurement.

You will rig and direct lifts, weld and cut as needed, and follow strict safety protocols to maintain site integrity. A minimum of three years' ironworking experience and a passing in-house assessment are expected.