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Thompson Construction Group, Inc.
Ironworker
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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.
$61,754 / year median in Kansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States. Position Description Assists in performing any combination of the following duties: raise, place, and connect girders, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks according to the layouts or blueprints while working as a crewmember. These duties must be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible. Job Responsibilities Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. Fasten (rig) steel members to hoist using chain, cable, or rope. Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member. Guide member using tag line (rope) in order to guide it into position. Pull, push, or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device. Force member into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools. Align bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of spud wrench through holes. Verify vertical and horizontal alignments of members using plumb bob and level. Bolt aligned members to keep in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded into place. Cut and weld steel members to make alterations. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Maintain work area in clean and tidy manner. Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field