About this role
Job Description
- 1. Communicates with Ironworkers and others to perform job tasks.
2. May assist in setting up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members.
- 3. Guides member, using tag line(s) (rope) to guide it into position.
- 4. Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using wire rope chokers or slings.
- 5. Aligns holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member with the use of drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.
- 6. Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members, using Bazooka bob and level.
- 7. Bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
- 8. Cuts steel members to make alterations, using oxyacetylene welding equipment or grinders with metal cutting discs. If they have been trained and qualify to do this operation.
- 9. Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, or supplies.
10. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and structural members during installation.
- 11. Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment. If they have been trained and qualify to do this operation.
- 12. Adheres to all safety procedures.
- 13. All the above job functions may be accomplished with the assistance of a journeyman B or C.
- 14. Typically require a minimum of 6 months industrial construction experience.