Traveling Ironworker/Welder - Sletten Companies

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the layout, installation, assembly, and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Skilled – 5 years of experience with structural and miscellaneous erection as well as rigging and connecting, detail and layout.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•    Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required. 
•    Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
•    Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
•    Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
•    Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
•    Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
•    Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
•    Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
•    Assemble hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
•    Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
•    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

• Ability to travel and perform night work when necessary
• Ability to work on standing seam metal roof, install curbs, and riveted boots
• Performs other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

REQUIREMENTS

• Welding certification for SMAW/Stick welding
• FCAW/LN25 certification is preferred.

•    Able to meet all physical requirements. 
•    Must have all required tools
•    Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
•    Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
•    Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
•    Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.

EOE, M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply.

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