Helper Ironworker 1

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***THIS IS MAINTENANCE***NO PER DIEM*** Position Summary Ironworker Helpers will assist Journeyman Ironworkers with constructing iron/steel structures to specifications. Position Responsibilities • Identify all tools required for tasks. • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. • Assist with fabricating equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels. • Assist with the connecting of columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. • Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting. • Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place. • Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment. JOB REQUIREMENTS Qualification Highlights • Must have 1-3 years experience as an Ironworker Helper or Laborer for Iron Department. • Must posses all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). • Must be able to meet all physical requirements. • Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft. • Must have all required tools. • Must have reliable transportation. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must have 1-3 years experience as an Ironworker Helper or Laborer for Iron Department. • Must be able to illustrate knowledge of the construction process of constructing a steel/iron structure. • Must have knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their proper use. • Must be able to and willing to follow all safety requirements. • Must be able to work at Heights. Preferred Qualifications • Completed NCCER Common Core Course. • 1+ years experience on a Combined-Cycle Power Plant construction project. • Zachry ROF’ed employee. Physical Requirements • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. • Will talk and hear to communicate. • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. • May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, FRC, gloves and leather work boots. Required Tools • Tool Box with Lock • 4 to 6lb Hammer • 12” Crescent Wrench • 1 ¼” Spud Wrench • Spud Crescent • Framing Square • 1 7/16” Spud Wrench • 25’ Tape Measure • Bold Bag • Tri Square ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.