Traveling Ironworker Jobs

Robinson Construction is Hiring Traveling Ironworkers

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Dismantles structures or equipment.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May train or supervise others in job duties.
• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 3 or more years of experience required.
• Industrial machine experience (such as a forklift) preferred.
• Successful completion of an Ironworker apprenticeship preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• TWIC card preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Holiday and weekend work may be required.
• Overtime will be required.
• Shiftwork may be required.
• Travel will be required. Must be willing to travel and work from project sites on a nationwide basis for long periods of time.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring the following hand tools to each job site:

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.