Job Description

The Iron Worker is responsible for all of the duties listed, but not limited to the following: raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks; may erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Required Tasks

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to Iron Worker Apprentices.
• Direct and design layout and fabrication of ornamental iron work
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
• Analyze defects and makes repairs to all steel, aluminum and metal equipment stairs, doors, jail doors, ramps, and ladders
• Assemble all components of boilers using hand tools, power tools, or welding equipment.
• Install and maintenance of steel roll up, overhead and garage doors.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Erect metal or precast concrete components or structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, dowers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
• Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instruction from supervisors.
• Dismantle structures or equipment.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Operators License
• 1" unlimited certified welder
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple Criminal background investigations.

• Three years of commercial Iron Worker experience

  THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT POSITION. MONDAY-FRIDAY

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30am