Structural Iron Worker I

Burns & McDonnell; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Ironworker to join their team in Macon, Georgia. The role involves erecting and joining steel structures while ensuring safety and quality. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of construction practices and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5 years of ironworking experience.
• Familiar with construction and safety practices.
• Experience with steel beams.

Responsibilities

• Erect, place, and join steel columns and frameworks.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces.
• Read blueprints and determine materials.

Skills

Steel erecting

Safe tool usage

Construction familiarity

Job description

Description

Erect, place, and join steel columns, and other pieces to form structural frameworks. Also, may include assembling precut metal buildings, connecting beams, stick welding, bar joist, and setting columns.

Duties:

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

• Identify all tools required for tasks.

• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

• Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

• Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane.

• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.

• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.

• Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.

• Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.

• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with construction and worked construction projects.

• 5 years of experience as an ironworker

• Steel erecting and steel beam experience

• Must be able to safely use hand/power tools and PPE.

• Must be able to perform job duties.

• Must have PPE.

Working Conditions:

• Employees will be required to be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and/or lifting.

• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Craft

Primary Location US-GA-Macon, GA

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 251806

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A