Structural Ironworker

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Verbena (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Structural Ironworker to interpret plans, lay out and erect steel components per contract specs. The role requires reading plans, following safety rules, and using cranes/rigging to position steel accurately on site.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of ironworking experience, strong welding knowledge, and be able to work in a drug-free environment. The position is on-site in Alabama, with physical demands typical of heavy steel construction.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and procedures.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an ironworker.
• Knowledge of crane signals and rigging procedures.
• Ability to interpret plans and execute steel work.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract plans; lay out, assemble and erect steel per specs.
• Read plans and inventories; visualize 2D drawings in 3D.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe site.
• Use hand/power tools to cut, bend, assemble and erect steel.
• Rig steel for crane hoisting; guide into position with tag lines.
• Bolt connections; verify plumb, square and torque bolts.
• Align holes; position members using pins and wrenches.
• Weld/cut modifications with oxyacetylene equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and drug-free work environment.

Skills

Communication

Welding

Rigging & crane signals

Team awareness

Tools

Cutting torches

Oxyacetylene welding

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities