Structural Ironworker I: Blueprint-to-Beam Expert

Tic Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Inc in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced ironworker to read blueprints, fabricate and position structural steel components, and supervise hoisting operations. The role involves aligning members, welding, bolting, and assembling rigging to support heavy industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, safety awareness, and the ability to follow complex instructions. Overtime and outdoor work are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine material locations, quantities, or sizes.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists beams, girders, or columns into place using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC Inc in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced ironworker to read blueprints, fabricate and position structural steel components, and supervise hoisting operations. The role involves aligning members, welding, bolting, and assembling rigging to support heavy industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, safety awareness, and the ability to follow complex instructions. Overtime and outdoor work are common in this role.