What are the responsibilities and job description for the Iron Worker position at Danis Construction?
Overview
Are you a skilled, detail-oriented Iron Worker seeking a new opportunity? Join our team, where you'll tackle tasks such as: laying out and erecting structural steel and miscellaneous metals, interpreting blueprints, bolted and welded steel connecting and light fabrication.
This position reports to the foreman or superintendent. Contribute your expertise and be a key player on our team, APPLY TODAY!
Responsibilities
Duties:• Erect structural and miscellaneous steel, columns, beams, bracing, joists and decking and other construction materials to stand buildings, and other steel structures.• Fabricate, weld, and cut structural metal in fabrication shop.• Erect steel frames, girts, purlins and other materials for a complete steel structure.• Direct operation of cranes to move structural steel, and other materials onto and around the construction site.• Connect steel columns, beams, girders, and joists.• Drill holes into steel for bolts with mag drill or other equipment.• Number steel according to field use erection drawings.• Receive, check-in, unload, shakeout, and stack steel for efficient erection.• Rigging of steel with straps, slings, and chokers for placement by crane, lull, or forklift.• Work with drift pins to align the holes for steel connections.• Use plumb bob, levels, and laser equipment to check alignment.• Bolt or weld steel into place.• Cut steel with torches or plasma cutter.• Install stairs, handrails, guardrails, and other miscellaneous metals.
Additional Responsibilities:• Works efficiently while prioritizing safety, quality, and teamwork.• Assist in the training/orientation of employees when needed.• Conform to all company policies, procedures etc. (Ex. New hire sign off – safety manual, etc.)• Promote teamwork and positive communication among employees. • Attend and participate in miscellaneous site meetings, sharing knowledge, information and ideas as needed or requested by Project Superintendent. • Follow directions and work duties assigned by Foreman or Project Superintendent.
Skills and Abilities:• Apply construction mathematics to solve problems• Plan work and select proper tools• Effectively manage one’s time and deal with problems that arise
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma, or GED preferred.
- 7 years relevant experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
- Have reliable transportation
Working Conditions:
Work is often performed outside under any type of weather conditions. Exposure to varying degrees/amounts of heat, cold, dust, dampness, ice, precipitation, and mud.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds repetitively to meet the physical demands of our industry. Stand or walk, stoop kneel crouch and crawl for long periods of time. Must have acceptable vision (either naturally or with correction)
Benefits:
Danis offers a competitive salary, merit increases, bonus, medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, boot vouchers, prescription safety glasses and more.
EEO Statement
Danis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Danis does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
