Structural Ironworker & Fabrication Specialist

Austin Industries, Inc.; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking an Ironworker in Borger, TX to perform duties that raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members. You will read blueprints, set up hoisting equipment, secure members, and ensure correct alignment for permanent fastening.

The role requires 3–5 years journeyman level experience, valid state ID or driver’s license preferred, and compliance with safety standards on site. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and selects required material for construction.
• Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Guides structure being lifted into proper position and aligns rivet holes with corresponding holes.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and selects required material for construction.
• Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
• Guides structure being lifted into proper position and aligns rivet holes with corresponding holes.
• Drives drift pins through rivet holes.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment using plumb bob and level to keep bolts aligned until secured.
• Bolts aligned structures to keep them in position until permanently riveted, bolted or welded into place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging setup

Structural alignment

Bolt & rivet positioning

Tools

Hoisting equipment

Chains & cables

Bolt & rivet tools

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking an Ironworker in Borger, TX to perform duties that raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural steel members. You will read blueprints, set up hoisting equipment, secure members, and ensure correct alignment for permanent fastening.

The role requires 3–5 years journeyman level experience, valid state ID or driver’s license preferred, and compliance with safety standards on site. Equal opportunity employer.