Iron Workers

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Structural Iron Workers.Position SummaryStructural Iron Workers will construct iron/steel structures to specifications.RCI has various levels of Iron Worker positions based on experience and skills ranked as follows:Iron Worker Leadman: NCCER Certified Iron Worker that has demonstrated competency in fabricating, raising, placing, and joining girders, columns, beams, and other structural members to form completed structures or structure frameworks as a working member of an Iron Working crew.Iron Worker I: NCCER Certified. Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 95% ability or greater. Must have 5+ years of experience in industrial iron work.Iron Worker II: Same as "Iron Worker Leadman" but with 90% ability or greater. Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial iron work.Iron Worker III: Same as "iron Worker Leadman" but with 80% ability of greater. Applies to 1st year apprentice or greater in iron working trades.Qualification Highlights:Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for positionMust be familiar with structural steel piece marks and steel erection drawingsMust be able to meet all physical requirementsMust be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet in elevationMust have good communication skillsMust have all required toolsMust be able to regulary and reliably show up at the assigned job siteMust meet all safety and security requirements of the assigned job sitePosition Responsibilities:Read engineered drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations in space (coordinates), quantities, and sizes of materials requiredIdentify all tools required for tasksIdentify safety risks and precautions required to eliminate those risksFabricate steel or equipment according to engineered drawings or instructions from supervisorsHoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or craneVerify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levelsConnect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following engineered drawings and instructions from supervisorsBolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting or boltingPull, push or pry iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipmentRequired Qualifications for Iron Workers inclusive of various positions:Leadership AbilitiesAbility to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, etc.Ability to perform all job duties of craft tradeDrawingsAbility to read and understand Issued For Construction (IFC) DrawingsAbility to make hang lists, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, location and understand Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) or holds on drawingsUnderstand when to stop production work and when a Request For Information (RFI) needs to be initiated and answered in order to re-start productive workRead and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendationsAble to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevationsAbility to know the correct installation based on the orientationKnowledge of symbols based on LegendsRiggingKnowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.)Ability to dictate correct knots based on materialConnectionKnow all aspects of connectingKnow correct procedures for BoltingKnowledge of Torque or Tensioning methods used for connecting jointsFabricationAbility to read cut sheetsAbility to layout for fabrication from drawingsCut material from raw material according to the layout and cut sheets providedTorque vs. TensionKnowledge of Torque valuesKnowledge of TensionTurn-of-the-nut methodKnowledge of different types of indicatorsUnderstand how to use a Skidmore* Plan Work and Schedule* Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers, and execute work safely* Tools and Knowledge* Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, Skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills, etc.)* Welding and Cutting* Basic knowledge of cutting torch, setup, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use different tipsEquipment UseKnowledge of JLG's, man baskets, cranes, forklifts, etc.Basic maintenance (inspections)Safe operation practices* Signaling of Equipment (ERTS, NCCCO, NCCER)* Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc.KnotsTying knots for tag lines, etc.Basic knots for lashing* Math Skills* Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. to perform craft dutiesPreferred Qualifications:Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification as an Iron WorkerFormal/Technical educationCandidate Possession of Required Tools:Sleeve Bars with HolderSpud WrenchesAdjustable Spud1-1/4" Spud1-7/16" SpudBolt BagChannel LocksRigged Out Tool Belt4 lb. Hammer6lb. to 8 lb. Hammer32 oz. Ball Peen HammerCenter PunchWire CuttersQty 2 - 12" x 24" Framing SquaresQty 2 - 6" x 12" Squares12" Crescent WrenchTri-Square25' Tape MeasureTorpedo LevelBull PenSafety Toed BootsPhysical Requirements:Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and liftingWill talk and hear in order to communicate effectivelyMust have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of tools and connection pointsAble to use arms and hands to signal, grad, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and toolsWill be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weightWill work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms and manliftsMay occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirementsWill work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devicesWill use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral visionMust be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and windWill be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respiratorsRCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atEmail: Recruiting.RCI@RichardEPC.comEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.Please select this link to view: