Ironworker Superintendent

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. in Kenosha, WI is hiring a Superintendent Ironworker to manage structural iron and rebar tasks on-site. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to regulations while executing complex projects involving steel erection.

Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of ironworking experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety. A valid driver’s license is required, along with willingness to travel to project sites. This position is hourly and unionized.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of ironworking experience.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or experience in the field is preferred.
• Qualified Rigger and Signalperson Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks related to structural iron, rebar, and steel erection.
• Interpret blueprints and determine materials needed.
• Ensure proper placement and alignment of structural pieces.

Skills

Time Management skills

Strong teamworking skills

Ability to travel to project work sites

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Tools

Welding equipment

Shears

Torches

Job description

Summary

The Superintendent ironworker is responsible for completing tasks related to structural iron, rebar and steel erection on the project site. Transforming metal pieces in to functional elements that meet the guidelines of the project by cutting materials and using fabrication techniques. The ideal candidate also demonstrates a strong commitment to safety by following company and industry procedures, as well as promoting company initiatives related to safety. This is hourly, union role.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interpret and apply information from blueprints, plans, and written specifications to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials needed.
• Ensure proper placement, balance and alignment of structural pieces by using levels, laser tools or plumb bobs.
• Field fabrication or assembly of metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Installing angle and bent plate, welding clips, joists, tube steel or angle kickers; installing safety cable and safety posts; or shaking out and spreading joists and long spans.
• Plumbing of structural steel; installing deck; installing and welding steel stairs, handrails, and guardrail.
• Access challenging work positions that are either at elevation or otherwise difficult to reach while following the proper OSHA regulations and company policies, procedures, and/or programs.
• Build steel or iron structural pieces and components as required by the project.
• Steel and cable reinforcing in concrete construction (rebar work).
• Erection of the structural steel of buildings.
• Window wall and curtain wall exteriors.
• Erect or dismantle structural steel frameworks.
• Assist with erecting or dismantling cranes.
• Signal Operators for positioning structural steel.
• Rig structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Connect columns and beams with bolts or by welding them into place.
• Use shears, torches, or welding equipment to cut, bend and weld steel.
• Unload and position prefabrication steel for hoisting as needed.
• Verify vertical and horizontal steel alignment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Time Management skills
• Strong teamworking skills
• Able to work additional hours as needed per the job
• Ability to travel to project work sites

Required Education and Experience

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• 5-10 years ironworking experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completion of an apprenticeship or experience in the field
• Qualified Rigger and Signalperson Certified
• OSHA 10 Certification