Structural Ironworker

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is looking for an experienced Structural Ironworker in Conover, North Carolina. The role involves a deep understanding of contract plans, steel assembly, and safety protocols. A minimum of three years of ironworking experience is required along with a solid foundation in welding techniques and rigging procedures.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, able to comprehend and follow safety guidelines, and manage tasks effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work in a drug-free environment with a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an ironworker.
• Working knowledge of cutting torches and ironworker methods.
• Ability to understand and perform tasks from documents.

Responsibilities

• Understand and install steel components per specifications.
• Use hand and power tools for steel assembly.
• Ensure safety protocol adherence on site.

Skills

Communication Skills

Structural Welding

Crane Signals

Rigging Procedures

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a Structural Ironworker. Below are the main responsibilities for this position.

(This description may not include all duties required of this position)

• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, install assemble and erect steel components in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including steel inventories. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Follow established jobsite safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and erect steel and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Shakeout steel into erectable sequence; rig steel members for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals
• Guide steel members into position using tag line.
• Connect steel members; bolt-up connections; rack structure; plumb and square; torque bolts to applicable specifications.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by crane.
• Force member into final position using turnbuckle, ironbars, jacks and hand tools; align holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member using drift pins or handle of wrench through the holes.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of member using plumb bob and level.
• Cut and weld members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment.
• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment.

Qualifications

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Communication Skills – Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then be able to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must have a working knowledge of structural welding, use of cutting torches, and all aspects of ironworker techniques and methods.
• Must have thorough knowledge of crane signals and rigging procedures.
• Experience – Minimum 3 years’ experience as an ironworker.

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