Journeyman Ironworker: Rigging & Heavy Lift Pro

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is hiring Ironworkers for the Morgan City, LA project site on a six-month assignment with a 6/10 schedule. Per diem is offered beyond 60 miles from the project.

The journeyman role requires heavy industrial ironwork, rigging, crane and lift coordination, blueprints, and strict safety practices. A strong background in rigging, steel erection, oxyfuel cutting, and reading drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as an Ironworker.
• Must have locking toolbox and tools necessary to perform the job.
• Be able to reeve up and demonstrate the proper use of a block using multiple part line configuration (4 part minimum).
• Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely and competently identify and use advanced rigging procedures and equipment.
• Locates needed material or equipment to be moved by lift and secures those materials following safety guidelines.
• Sets up frame work of building by positioning steel girders or other structural elements and then bolting them into place or prepares them for permanent bolding and/or welding.
• Ensure that all reinforcing material is in its proper position so that it receives its intended structural load.
• Read blueprints, drawings or pictures and understand how they would look as solid objects with height, width or depth.
• Visualizes objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Oxyfuel Cutting – safely perform the following oxyfuel cutting tasks: straight line and square shapes, piercing and slot cutting.
• Communicates and works cooperatively and effectively with all personnel, good math skills for calculating load requirements.
• Understand and complete pre-lift checklists and assist operator with lift plans as needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand signals.

Skills

Rigging procedures

Blueprint reading

Math for load calculations

Team communication

Tools

Locking toolbox

Block rigging with multiple part line

Job description

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is hiring Ironworkers for the Morgan City, LA project site on a six-month assignment with a 6/10 schedule. Per diem is offered beyond 60 miles from the project.

The journeyman role requires heavy industrial ironwork, rigging, crane and lift coordination, blueprints, and strict safety practices. A strong background in rigging, steel erection, oxyfuel cutting, and reading drawings is essential.