Structural Ironworker - Safe, High-Impact Field Craft

Thompson-Construction-Group,-Inc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled structural steel worker to assist in raising, placing and connecting girders and other steel members according to blueprints, with safety and quality as priorities.

The role requires at least 3 years in the field, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and willing to work 40+ hours weekly, including weekends. Height work up to 200 feet and rigorous safety adherence are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten (rig) steel members to hoist using chain, cable, or rope.
• Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
• Guide member using tag line to guide it into position.
• Bolt aligned members to keep in position until permanently bolted or welded.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Maintain work area in clean and tidy manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Crescent wrench 12”

Spud wrench 3/4”

Spud wrench 7/8”

Sleever bar 30”

Hammer 8 lb

Bull pins 1”

Harness with bolt bag

Tri-square

Level 24”

Socket set up to 1 1/4”

Center punch

Chalk box

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled structural steel worker to assist in raising, placing and connecting girders and other steel members according to blueprints, with safety and quality as priorities.

The role requires at least 3 years in the field, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and willing to work 40+ hours weekly, including weekends. Height work up to 200 feet and rigorous safety adherence are expected.