Ironworker Structural Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Louisiana is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons on a construction site. You will learn by reading blueprints, handling tools, and supporting fabrication, assembly, and rigging tasks under supervision.

This role requires physical stamina, willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and adherence to safety rules. No advanced experience is required, but a basic high school diploma and reliability are helpful as you gain hands-on,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine material requirements.
• Assist skilled craftsman to fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Assist with unloading and positioning prefabricated steel units for hoisting using cranes or signaling hoisting operators.
• 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 to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Requisition ID

188516

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

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl


• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions


• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required


• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds


• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces


• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment


• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site


• Must have required tools


• U.S. Driver License may be required


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.