Ironworker I - Scherer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
Position Summary
Structural Ironworkers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work on construction of a Heat Recovery Exchange Generator (HRSG), Gas and steam turbine structures, and other miscellaneous structures involved with the construction of a Combined-Cycle Power Plant.
Qualification Highlights
Must have 4+ years experience as a Ironworker Helper or Structural Ironworker.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.
Required Qualifications
Leadership AbilitiesAbility to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging ect. Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.Ability to read, understand IFC drawings. 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.Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated. Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendationsAble to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevationsBeing able to know the correct installation based on the orientation.Knowledge of symbols based on legend Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, ect.)Ability to dictate correct knots based on materialKnow all aspects of connectingCorrect procedures of BoltingTorque vs Tension Ability to read cut sheetsLay out from drawingCut material from lay out and cut sheetsKnowledge of Torque and ValuesKnowledge of TensionTurn of the nut methodDifferent types of indicatorsUnderstand how to use a skidmoreKnowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills)Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, ect)Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tipsKnowledge of JLG’s man baskets, cranesBasic maintenance (inspections)Safe operations practicesFlagging of cranes, forklifts, manliftsTying knots for tag lines, ectBasic knots for lashingDrawingsRiggingConnectionFabricationTorque vs. TensionPlan work and executeAbility to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute workTools and knowledgeWelding and cuttingEquipment KnowledgeSignaling of equipment (ERTS, NCCO, NCCER)KnotsMath SkillsFootage, 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. Will work 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 LockSpud Crescent Wrench with CarrierCenter Punch12"x24" Framing Square50' to 100' Tape8" Side CuttersSliding T-BevelHacksawSet of Allen Wrenches3" C-Clamps(3)Bolt Bag6 lb Hammer, Double Faced with carrier6” x 12” Framing SquareSpud Bar/Sleever BarBull Pin with Carrier25’ TapeVice Grips (2)Chalk Box Line8” C-Clamps (2)Torpedo Magnetic Level16 oz Plumb Bop Large Wedges (2)12 lb BeaterSmall Wedges (2): 1 7/16 & 1 5/161 – Rain Coat1 – Rubber boots
ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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