Journeyman Ironworker

LPR Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LPR Construction in Texas seeks a Journeyman Ironworker to join our field team. You will perform structural iron and steel erection tasks and work under supervision to complete installations safely and on schedule. Experience with Stick welding (SMAW) in 3G/4G, bolt-up connections, rigging, and crane-assisted placements is required.

Medical benefits and travel pay are available for qualified candidates. You will work on diverse projects across the US, including commercial and entertainment

Qualifications

• Welding in SMAW 3G/4G positions is required.
• Structural steel erection experience is required.
• Must be able to rig and hoist structural members.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow supervisor instructions.
• Commitment to safety and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks related to structural iron and steel erection.
• Install and weld steel members per blueprints.
• Assemble stairs, handrails and guardrails as needed.
• Coordinate with crane operators for lifting operations.
• Perform field fabrication in the job site environment.

Skills

Welding SMAW 3G/4G

Bolt-up connections

Rig/hoist operations

Field fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

With projects throughout the US, we have a fully loaded backlog of work that can provide you continued employment. From Medical buildings, Scheel stores, Universal Studio addition, Fitness centers and Netflix studios, among other projects.

• * Must have experience welding with Stick (SMAW) in 3G and 4G positions***
• Offering Per-diem and Travel Pay
• Medical insurance and other insurance benefits available.
• Paid vacation & 6 paid holidays after 1 year of service.
• 80-hour payout at 2nd anniversary.
• Structural Steel Erection experience is REQUIRED for this position. This role does not involve Industrial shutdowns, pipefitting, fabrication**

Be part of LPR’s Team!

Under supervision, the Journeyman Ironworker is responsible for completing tasks related to structural iron and steel erection and completing the tasks in a timely, quality manner.

Required Skills

• Bolt-up structural member following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to weld 3G and 4G
• Rig structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, or cables.
• Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members.
• Detail Work: may include 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.
• Assembling: Plumbing of structural steel; installing deck; installing and welding steel stairs, handrail and guardrail.
• Field fabrication or assembly of metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, and valves, depending on types of structures being assembled

Required Experience

• Use all safety and personal protective equipment for the purpose intended. Use of safety harness and lanyard for proper tie off.
• Operate boom lift and scissor lift.
• Pull, push, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Walk/stand on girders or other structural-steel members to position them or use rope to guide them into position.

EOE/Vet/Disability