Ironworker Job Description
Ironworker
provides overall on-site administrative and technical management for the installation of rebar, plan and schedule crews and equipment for the Chickamauga Lock Project.
Ironworker Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Utilize advanced and safe rigging practices
Lay out position, align, and fit components together for installation
Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment
Hoist equipment and tools into location via riggings or crane
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transists, and/or levels
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors
Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment
Must have NCCER Certification
Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
Ironworker Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Ironworker
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NCCER, OSHA, D1, AWS, MSHA, II
Education for Ironworker
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the ironworker job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School Degree in Construction, General Education, Education, Communication
Skills for Ironworker
Desired skills for ironworker include:
Practices
Procedures within a particular field
Commonly-used concepts
Safety rules and regulations
Applicable safety rules
Fire protection
Equipment and their uses
Crane signals
Structural steel assembly and installation
Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
Desired experience for ironworker includes:
Using metal shears, torches and welding equipment to cut, bend and weld steel *MUST have reliable transportation AND have field experience
Must bring proper PPE - snips, cutters, basic tools
Start 2 nd week in May
Must have PPE
At least 1.5 years of experience as an ironworker
Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
Ironworker Examples
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Ironworker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an ironworker. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for ironworker
- Set steel
- Move steel
- Hand signals for crain operator
- Knowledge on tie off
- Understand miscellaneous steel and iron
- Understand principles of pattern development and fabricate projects
- Calculate the costs of labor and materials for projects
Qualifications for ironworker
- Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands
- Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job
- Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
- NCCER Ironworker certification
- 3+ years previous experience as an ironworker
- Proficient blue print reading and other instructions
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Ironworker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an ironworker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for ironworker
- Using metal shears
- Reliable transportation required, OSHA 10 required
- Must have certifications
- 3g/4g welding experience is a bonus
- Experience in commercial/industrial work
- Current Registered Trade Apprentice or Certified Journeyman
Qualifications for ironworker
- Valid Drivers License and Own Transportation
- Please have your own basic hand tools
- Ability to travel within a 60 mile radius of Your Residence
- Steel siding and roofing
- Signaling, rigging, connecting, and setting
- MSHA 46 or 48 certification(s)
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Ironworker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of ironworker. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for ironworker
- 5+ years previous experience as a skilled Ironworker
- Welding experience, AWS D1.5 certification or equivalent
- Advanced connecting experience with large bridge girders required
- Qualified to operate an aerial lift
- Adheres to project specific safety plans and attends JSA and Safety Meetings
- Must be able to work at great heights and in adverse weather conditions
Qualifications for ironworker
- Experience with pre-engineered buildings, a plus
- OSHA 10 or higher
- Basic iron working tools
- Reliable transportation to/from jobsite
- Reinforcing/tying rebar in concrete construction and general familiarity with concrete work
- Three plus years of experience is preffered but alll skill sets are welcome and will be considered
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Ironworker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of ironworker. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for ironworker
- 5-10’s with some 6-10’s
- Working on Per diem, per diem not approved as of yet
- Have the ability to do pipefitting work
- Have worked with different types of pipes
- Will be erecting steel buildings
- Pre-engineered siding
Qualifications for ironworker
- Must supply own hand tools appropriate for basic ironworker tasks
- 10 Structural Steel Erectors (Iron Workers)
- 4 Welders, AWS Wire Feed Certification required ( no weld test)
- Starts 1st week of June
- Building a 250,000 Square Foot Airplane Hanger
- Must be able to work at heights (80ft in the Air) -Lift Cert required ( we will provide training)
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Ironworker Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an ironworker. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for ironworker
- At least two years of verifiable trade experience
- Tooled up! Ready to go!
- Safety training a major plus (OSHA 10 or 30) any type of certifications
- Must have your own Tools & Harness
- Must have/wear proper PPE
- Hand tools including spud wrenches, bolt pouch, screw, and drift pins
Qualifications for ironworker
- Experience operating equipment to lift steel columns, beams and girders preferred
- Must have valid ID, transportation, tools & PPE
- AWP or Aerial platform
- Experience working on a Metal Roof
- Experience with heights & tying off
- Journeyman Level of Experience