Ironworker Journeyman
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteBoise, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Raise, place, and connect girders, columns, and structural-steel members to form completed frameworks. Set up hoisting equipment, fasten members to cables, and guide steel into position using tab lines or by riding on the member. Pull, push, or pry members into approximate positions while supported, then force them into final alignment using turnbuckles, crowbars, and jacks. Bolt aligned members to hold them in place until permanent bolting or welding occurs. Cut and weld steel members for alterations using oxyacetylene equipment. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment with plumb bobs and levels, and align holes using drift pins or wrench handles. Maintain compliance with company safety policies, participate in daily toolbox meetings, and adhere to all fall-protection requirements when working at heights. This full-time role requires a 50-hour weekly schedule, up to 90% travel to project sites, and the ability to work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Ironworker role
- Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations
- When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors
- Set a personal example of safe behavior
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
- Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
- May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks
- Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals
- Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
- Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas
- May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights
- Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings
- Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings
- Keep good balance and work at heights
- See well (either naturally or with correction)
- Hear well (either naturally or with correction)
- Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet
- Travel required up to 90%
- Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing
Desired Qualifications
- NCCER Certification/License (preferred)
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