Helper Ironworker 1

***THIS IS MAINTENANCE***NO PER DIEM***

Position Summary

Ironworker Helpers will assist Journeyman Ironworkers with constructing iron/steel structures to specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Assist with fabricating equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
• Assist with the connecting of columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
• Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 1-3 years experience as an Ironworker Helper or Laborer for Iron Department.
• Must posses all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have 1-3 years experience as an Ironworker Helper or Laborer for Iron Department.
• Must be able to illustrate knowledge of the construction process of constructing a steel/iron structure.
• Must have knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their proper use.
• Must be able to and willing to follow all safety requirements.
• Must be able to work at Heights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed NCCER Common Core Course.
• 1+ years experience on a Combined-Cycle Power Plant construction project.
• Zachry ROF’ed employee.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, FRC, gloves and leather work boots.

Required Tools

• Tool Box with Lock
• 4 to 6lb Hammer
• 12” Crescent Wrench
• 1 ¼” Spud Wrench
• Spud Crescent
• Framing Square
• 1 7/16” Spud Wrench
• 25’ Tape Measure
• Bold Bag
• Tri Square

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.