Traveling Rod Buster Jobs

Robinson Construction is Hiring Experienced Rod Busters/Ironworkers

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

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

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise.
• 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.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• 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 fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
• 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.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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

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.