Ironworker Journeyman

We are seeking a highly skilled Ironworker Journeyman to join our team. As a key member of our construction crew, you will be responsible for the layout, installation, and assembly of steel components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, and industry standards.

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Estimates sizes, distances, and quantities; or determines time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspects subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, points out deficiencies, and explains and takes any corrective action needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
• Ability to work in a construction environment and be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
• Ability to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet).
• Ability to move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical, and background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Craft Recruiting is a leading provider of industrial staffing solutions. We are committed to providing our clients with the best talent in the industry.