Structural Ironworker I - Steel Erection & Rigging

Zachry Group; La Porte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ZACHRY is seeking skilled Ironworker Helpers to assist with erection and fabrication of structural steel in a high-altitude, safety-focused environment. You will read blueprints, identify required tools, and collaborate with supervisors to position, bolt, and weld steel members across commercial projects.

Responsibilities include fabricating equipment per drawings, rigging with cranes, and ensuring precise alignment and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years experience as an Iron-worker Helper or Structural Iron-worker.
• Must posses all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification 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.

Skills

Iron-worker experience

Blueprint reading

Rigging knowledge

Safety compliance

Leadership abilities

Tools

Tool box

Torque wrench

Skidmore

Mag drills

Hogan drills

Center punch

Framing square

Tape measure

Chalk box line

Spud bar

Job description

ZACHRY is seeking skilled Ironworker Helpers to assist with erection and fabrication of structural steel in a high-altitude, safety-focused environment. You will read blueprints, identify required tools, and collaborate with supervisors to position, bolt, and weld steel members across commercial projects.

Responsibilities include fabricating equipment per drawings, rigging with cranes, and ensuring precise alignment and safe operations.