Structural Ironworker: Steel Erection, Rigging & Heights

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a skilled field crew member to assist in erecting structural steel by raising, connecting, and aligning girders and columns per blueprints. You’ll operate hoisting equipment, rig steel, and ensure precise alignment for safe completion.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in the field, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work over 40 hours with potential weekends, in hot or cold environments and at heights up to 200 feet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members.
• Fasten steel members to hoist using chain, cable, or rope.
• Signal hoisting operator to lift and place steel member.
• Guide member using tag line to position it accurately.
• Pull, push, or pry steel members into position while supported by hoisting device.
• Position and align members using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
• Align bolt holes by driving drift pins through holes.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignments with plumb bob and level.
• Bolt aligned members to hold until permanently bolted or welded.
• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations.
• Maintain safety and project rules; keep work area clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools

25’ Tape

12” Crescent wrench

3/4” Spud Wrench

7/8” Spud Wrench

7/8” Spud Wrench or Adjustable

30” Sleever Bar

8 Pound Hammer

2 x 1” Bull Pin

Harness with Bolt Bag, Frog & Safety Cables 3/8”dia

Tri-Square

Torpedo Level

24” Level

2 Pound Hammer

Socket Set up to 1 1/4”

Center Punch

Chalk Box

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a skilled field crew member to assist in erecting structural steel by raising, connecting, and aligning girders and columns per blueprints. You’ll operate hoisting equipment, rig steel, and ensure precise alignment for safe completion.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in the field, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work over 40 hours with potential weekends, in hot or cold environments and at heights up to 200 feet.