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Thompson Construction Group, Inc.
Rodbuster
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$63,019 / year median in South Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Thompson Construction Group, Inc.
Rodbuster
Georgetown, SC 29440
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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
Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures and fixtures of wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. These duties are to be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.
Job Responsibilities
Examine blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
Measure boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
Nail cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms.
Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Erect chutes for placing concrete.
Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
May install door and window bucks (rough frames in which finished frames are inserted) in designated positions in building framework including masonry walls.
Fit and nail sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings.
Set and brace anchor bolts.
May rig materials.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Other duties may be assigned.
Job Qualifications
Preferred 3 years' experience working in the construction field