Iron Workers

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Structural Iron Workers. Position Summary Structural Iron Workers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. Iron Worker Levels Iron Worker Leadman: NCCER Certified Iron Worker that has demonstrated competency in fabricating, raising, placing, and joining girders, columns, beams, and other structural members to form completed structures or structure frameworks as a working member of an Iron Working crew. Iron Worker I : NCCER Certified. Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 95% ability or greater. Must have 5+ years of experience in industrial iron work. Iron Worker II : Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial iron work. Iron Worker III : Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 80% ability of greater. Applies to 1st year apprentice or greater in iron working trades. Qualification Highlights Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position Must be familiar with structural steel piece marks and steel erection drawings Must be able to meet all physical requirements Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet in elevation Must have good communication skills Must have all required tools Must be able to regulary and reliably show up at the assigned job site Must meet all safety and security requirements of the assigned job site Position Responsibilities Read engineered drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials required Identify all tools required for tasks Identify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risks Fabricate steel or equipment according to engineered drawings or instructions from supervisors Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following engineered drawings and instructions from supervisors Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting Pull, push or pry iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment Required Qualifications for Iron Workers inclusive of various positions Leadership Abilities Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, etc. Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade Drawings Ability to read and understand Issued For Construction (IFC) Drawings Ability to make hang lists, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, location and understand Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) or holds on drawings Understand when to stop production work and when a Request For Information (RFI) needs to be initiated and answered in order to re‑start productive work Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations Ability to know the correct installation based on the orientation Knowledge of symbols based on Legends Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.) Ability to dictate correct knots based on material Connection Know all aspects of connecting Know correct procedures for Bolting Knowledge of Torque or Tensioning methods used for connecting joints Fabrication Ability to read cut sheets Ability to layout for fabrication from drawings Cut material from raw material according to the layout and cut sheets provided Knowledge of Torque values Knowledge of Tension Turn‑of‑the‑nut method Knowledge of different types of indicators Understand how to use a Skidmore Plan Work and Schedule Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers, and execute work safely Tools and Knowledge Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, Skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills, etc.) Welding and Cutting Basic knowledge of cutting torch, setup, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use different tips Equipment Use Knowledge of JLG's, man baskets, cranes, forklifts, etc. Basic maintenance (inspections) Safe operation practices Signaling of Equipment (ERTS, NCCCO, NCCER) Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc. Knots Tying knots for tag lines, etc. Basic knots for lashing Math Skills Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. to perform craft duties Preferred Qualifications Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF) National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Iron Worker Formal/Technical education Candidate Possession of Required Tools Sleeve Bars with Holder Adjustable Spud 1-1/4" Spud 1-7/16" Spud Rigged Out Tool Belt 4 lb. Hammer 6lb. to 8 lb. Hammer 32 oz. Ball Peen Hammer Center Punch Qty 2 - 12" x 24" Framing Squares Qty 2 - 6" x 12" Squares 12" Crescent Wrench Tri‑Square 25' Tape Measure Bull Pen Safety Toed Boots Physical Requirements Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of tools and connection points Able to use arms and hands to signal, grad, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and manlifts May occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements Will work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment. RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #J-18808-Ljbffr Richard Industrial Group