Journeyman Ironworker: Structural Steel Erection Pro

TIC - The Industrial Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Houston is seeking skilled workers to perform layout, installation, and erection of structural steel components in accordance with blueprints and codes. You will read specs, fabricate and position steel members, and coordinate hoisting with crane operators to ensure accurate placement.

The role requires climbing, working at heights, and outdoor conditions, along with strict adherence to safety and project rules.

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

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

Communication

Following instructions

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Houston is seeking skilled workers to perform layout, installation, and erection of structural steel components in accordance with blueprints and codes. You will read specs, fabricate and position steel members, and coordinate hoisting with crane operators to ensure accurate placement.

The role requires climbing, working at heights, and outdoor conditions, along with strict adherence to safety and project rules.