Construction Iron Worker Jobs

Job Summary
Lays out, positions, aligns and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities at this level
Duties/Responsibilities
Shake out parts
Positions or tightens braces, jacks and clamps
Bolt parts in position for welding or bolting
Uses transit to locate reference points
Demonstrate the proper use of all personal protective equipment
Identify proper rigging equipment
Know and properly use crane signals
Operate cut-off saw
Operate different types of man lifts in a safe manner
Operate Sawz-all
Begin learning to rig structural member for lift
Begin learning to complete structural detailing
Have an understanding of Skyweb strapping
Operate torch for straight and bevel cuts
Begin learning to read pre-engineered erection drawings
Reasonable expectation to help train under-skilled coworkers
Other duties and tasks as assigned by a superintendent/supervisor/crew leader
Required Skills/Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience

• Rough terrain forklift certification
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Basic math skills
• Aerial lift certification
• OSHA 10-hour training
• High school diploma or GED. Absent a diploma or GED then six (6) months related experience and/or training

Other Qualifications

• Work overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Must have all tools on required Ferguson Construction tool list to move to next level
• Must work in other trades as needed
• Attend appropriate training courses when requested in order to move to next level
• Work with others in a harmonious way and maintains an attitude becoming a Ferguson Construction Ironworker
• Perform general maintenance or cleanup work
• Must be willing to travel to job locations

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties/responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel or talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
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