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An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$59,065 / year median in Arkansas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Gleeson's team of skilled Ironworkers are composed of the best in the construction industry! We hire people who want to work in an atmosphere where their hard work, skills, and dedication are appreciated and rewarded. We are proud of the long-term relationships we have with our employees. Build your career with Gleeson today! General Responsibilities Read specifications and follow blueprints, sketches, and other instructions to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Unload and stack fabricated iron and steel so that it can be lifted with slings. Signal crane operators who lift and position structural reinforcing iron and steel. Set up hoisting equipment to safely position and unite steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel. Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel vertically and horizontally, using tag lines, plumb bobs, lasers, and levels and make corrections to erected structures as needed. Connect iron and steel with bolts, wire, or weld. Install metal decking used in building construction. Knowledge of rigging and load charts. Requirements Follow safety guidelines. Good physical condition and endurance. Must be able to lift to 75lbs. Must have a current Welding Certificate. Other duties as needed. Pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and physical required. Benefits Comprehensive life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance program 401(k) plan with employer match Safety incentive program Paid vacation Weekly paydays … Let's get you on the payroll!