Ironworker-Welder Journeyperson

Job Summary

Plan, lay-out and perform all types of structural welding and fabrication work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Able to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
2. Produce high quality work, safely and productively always.
3. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment, and information is available for the work.
4. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
5. Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
6. High proficiency in all related trade mathematics.
7. Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
8. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Must have a minimum of three years’ (level I), four years’ (level II), five years’ (level III) and six plus years’ (level Sr.) experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the structural welding trade.
2. Must pass required weld test(s) for work being performed. 
3. Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, and safety and quality standards, and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work. 
4. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

2. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
3. Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
4. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
7. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
8. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, respirator, etc.)
9. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.