Iron Worker / Foreman

Well-established Steel Erection Company seeking an Experienced Ironworker/Foreman for our Steel Erection Team to install columns, beams, girders, joists, bridging, metal decking and other steel related materials to form buildings to include schools, hotels, self-storage facilities and other structures, as well as repair and renovation to existing structures.

A successful candidate will have previous experience reading specifications and blueprints, knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction, and knowledge of safety, quality and cost control standards.

Typical Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Read specs and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, lasers, transits, and/or levels.

Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.

Hoist steel members into place using cranes or other equipment by means of proper signaling.

Fasten and align structural-steel members in position for permanent bolting, or welding into place.

Field assemble metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints and/or instructions from supervisors.

Push, pull, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for final attachment.

Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

Safely operate and maintain equipment (scissor lift, boom lift and material lifts) and small tools and equipment (welding machines, torch sets, saws, grinders, hoists, etc.)

Report unsafe working practices and/or conditions.

Requirements

Ability to weld and maintain various weld certificates as applicable and required for the work and/or can show the ability to pass various weld proficiency tests proving their ability to pass weld certifications that are required to perform the task of the position

Ability to understand and apply varying levels of mathematics as applicable to the position

Ability to be able to speak, read and comprehend English in oral and written form

Understanding of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling

Knowledge of application and proper use for the following: transit, laser level, snap guns, welders, gas supplied equipment, rigging and components