Junior Ironworker Assistant – Steel Beams & Rigging

TIC - The Industrial Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking entry-level assist skilled craftspersons to support fabrication and site operations in Houston, TX. You will learn to read specifications, help fabricate metal components, and assist with crane-assisted positioning of steel members under supervision.

Ideal candidates have basic reading skills, safety awareness, and the ability to follow instructions. Physical work, outdoor conditions, and overtime may apply as required by workload.

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 knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Assist skilled craftsmen to fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with unloading and positioning 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.
• Learn to verify 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.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Read blueprints

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking entry-level assist skilled craftspersons to support fabrication and site operations in Houston, TX. You will learn to read specifications, help fabricate metal components, and assist with crane-assisted positioning of steel members under supervision.

Ideal candidates have basic reading skills, safety awareness, and the ability to follow instructions. Physical work, outdoor conditions, and overtime may apply as required by workload.