Structural Ironworker: Welding, Rigging & Erection

Division: San Antonio Main Project Location(s): San Antonio, TX 78216 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Trade Education: Job Family: Trade Compensation: Non-Union Trade Position Description:Assemble, erect, connect, and weld steel projects. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment. Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging (e.g., cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment and materials). Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place. Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural-steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members. Erect metal and pre-cast concrete components for building structures. Fasten structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope. Force structural-steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools. Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members. Pull, push, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place. Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting and use rope to guide them into position. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels. Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment. Dismantle structures and equipment as needed. Install fiberglass building insulation, metal cladding, and siding, standing seam roofing, insulated metal panels, windows, passage doors, and overhead doors. Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. Operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist. Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security. Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations. Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition. Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations. Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution. Track production of completed tasks. Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of welding experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Structural Welding Certification, as required Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management Reliable transportation required Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 50 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), balancing, pushing/pulling, climbing, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and exposures to noise/dust/chemical, and working on heights. Frequently: Squatting and kneeling. Occasionally: Sitting, crawling, confined space hazards, and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company