Lead Structural Ironworker - Heights & Rigging Expert
Zachry Group
***THIS IS MAINTENANCE***NO PER DIEM***4/10'S
Position Summary Structural Iron-workers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. Qualification Highlights Must have 4+ years experience as a Iron-worker Helper or Structural Iron-worker. 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. Position Responsibilities Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks. Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. Fabricate equipment according to blueprints 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, and/or levels. Connect 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
Required Qualifications Leadership Abilities o Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging ect. o Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade. Drawings o Ability to read, understand IFC drawings. o Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN’s and holds on drawings. o Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated. o Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations o Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations o Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation. o Knowledge of symbols based on legend o Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, ect.) o Ability to dictate correct knots based on material Connection o Know all aspects of connecting o Correct procedures of Bolting Fabrication o Ability to read cut sheets o Lay out from drawing o Cut material from lay out and cut sheets o Knowledge of Torque and Values o Knowledge of Tension o Turn of the nut method o Different types of indicators o Understand how to use a skidmore Plan work and execute Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work Tools and knowledge o Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills) Welding and cutting o Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, ect) o Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips Equipment Knowledge o Knowledge of JLG’s man baskets, cranes o Basic maintenance (inspections) Signaling of equipment (ERTS, NCCO, NCCER) o Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts Knots o Tying knots for tag lines, ect o Basic knots for lashing Math Skills Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties. 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. Willwork 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, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots. Required Tools Metal Tool Box with Lock Spud Crescent Wrench with Carrier Center Punch 12"x24" Framing Square 50' to 100' Tape Sliding T-Bevel Hacksaw Set of Allen Wrenches 3" C-Clamps(3) 6 lb Hammer, Double Faced with carrier Bull Pin with Carrier Vice Grips (2) Torpedo Magnetic Level Large Wedges (2) 12 lb Beater Small Wedges (2): 1 7/16 & 1 5/16 1 – Rain Coat 1 – Rubber boots ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED*
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must have valid DL Job Info Job Identification 14059 Posting Date 04/02/2026, 10:16 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr Zachry GroupVacancy posted 17 hours ago
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