Journeyman Ironworker: Structural Steel Erection

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX seeks experienced steel erectors to lay out, install and assemble structural steel per blueprint plans and specs. You will hoist, position, weld, bolt and align members on industrial sites, using cranes, measurement tools and hand/power tools.

Work involves climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with safety and project rules in a noisy, outdoor environment. Expansion opportunities and overtime may apply.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.

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.

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX seeks experienced steel erectors to lay out, install and assemble structural steel per blueprint plans and specs. You will hoist, position, weld, bolt and align members on industrial sites, using cranes, measurement tools and hand/power tools.

Work involves climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with safety and project rules in a noisy, outdoor environment. Expansion opportunities and overtime may apply.