Structural Ironworker Journeyman: Steel Erection Expert

Tic Inc; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc. in Louisiana is seeking a skilled steel erection helper to layout, install, assemble, and position structural steel in accordance with blueprints and codes.

You will read drawings, fabricate and position components, and coordinate with crane operators on site while maintaining safety standards and productivity. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine material needs.
• Fabricates metal parts per blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Uses cranes or signaling hoisting to position steel members safely.
• Verifies alignment of structural members using plumb bobs, lasers, or levels.
• Cuts, bends or welds steel pieces with appropriate tools and equipment.
• Safely positions and anchors structural members to final positions.

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

Hoisting operation

Alignment verification

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tic Inc. in Louisiana is seeking a skilled steel erection helper to layout, install, assemble, and position structural steel in accordance with blueprints and codes.

You will read drawings, fabricate and position components, and coordinate with crane operators on site while maintaining safety standards and productivity. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.