Journeyman Ironworker - Steel Erection Specialist

TIC - The Industrial Company; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking a skilled structural steel erector to layout, install, assemble and erect steel components in accordance with blueprints and industry standards.

The role requires reading specifications, fabricating and positioning metal parts, operating cranes and hand/power tools, and ensuring proper alignment and safety on a construction site in Texas. Candidates must be able to work irregular hours and pass safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints to determine material requirements.
• Understands specifications and follows instructions.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions 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.
• Verifies 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.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout accuracy

Tool usage

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking a skilled structural steel erector to layout, install, assemble and erect steel components in accordance with blueprints and industry standards.

The role requires reading specifications, fabricating and positioning metal parts, operating cranes and hand/power tools, and ensuring proper alignment and safety on a construction site in Texas. Candidates must be able to work irregular hours and pass safety requirements.