Industrial Ironworker

Essential Functions:

• Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures.
• Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.
• Make, weld, and cut structural metal.
• Unload, erect, and connect fabricated iron beams to form the project skeleton.
• Work primarily on industrial, commercial and large residential buildings.
• Build towers, bridges, structures, and prefabricated metal buildings
• Erect and install pre-cast beams, columns and panels.

Safety

• Hold valid first aid certificates.
• Review and approve SWPs for assigned projects.
• Conduct and record regular safety inspections on equipment.
• Promptly and accurately complete investigations and reports on all near misses and all personal injury or property damage accidents.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.

Responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform light manual labor for short periods outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb ladders, operate a hand and foot controls, and use hand tools.
• Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds unassisted, team lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years’ experience in construction field work or construction trade training and 5 years’ experience in construction work.

LANGUAGE, MATH AND COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to effectively write and communicate through email and written letter correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in client meetings and crew meetings.
• Basic computer skills needed for spreadsheet, word processing and email correspondence.