Structural Ironworker Journeyman: Precision Erection

Tic Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC is seeking skilled structural steel erectors to layout, install and assemble steel components per blueprints and specs. The role involves hoisting with cranes, welding, alignment checks, and on-site assembly in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, fabricating parts, rigging, and ensuring safety standards while meeting project timelines. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required; outdoor work in heights and confined spaces is expected.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, 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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

TIC is seeking skilled structural steel erectors to layout, install and assemble steel components per blueprints and specs. The role involves hoisting with cranes, welding, alignment checks, and on-site assembly in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, fabricating parts, rigging, and ensuring safety standards while meeting project timelines. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required; outdoor work in heights and confined spaces is expected.