Iron Worker (Emporia Virginia)

Job SummaryPerforms any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew.Job FunctionsActively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values.Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.Sets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members.Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.Must be able to direct and perform, using tag line (rope), fixtures and parts for the installationAligns bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel, using plumb bob and level.Must be able to bold-up and connect Structural Steel Iron and I-beams.Must be able to cut, fit and fabricate all kinds of structural steel iron.Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.QualificationsMinimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experienceSets up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members.Ability to bold-up and connect Structural Steel Iron and I-beams.Ability to cut, fit and fabricate all kinds of structural steel iron.Must be able to direct and perform, using tag line (rope), fixtures and parts for the installationGeneral knowledge of basic hand tools.Must be able to complete the NCCER certification for your craft.Must be able to complete the Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training.Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.Physical RequirementsEmployee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.Will talk and hear to communicate.Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.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.Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.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 steel-toe boots.EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.