Robinson Construction Company

Traveling Heavy Industrial Ironworker/Experienced Rigger

Destrehan, LA

About This Job

Traveling Heavy Industrial Ironworker/Experienced Rigger

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.

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Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

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Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.

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Hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.

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Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.

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Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.

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Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.

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Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.

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Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.

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Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials

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Inspects and prepares materials to be moved selecting the appropriate rigging equipment

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Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment to ensure safety

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Work cooperatively with erection team to meet requirements

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Dismantles structures or equipment.

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Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.

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Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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May train or supervise others in job duties.

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May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

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High school diploma or GED preferred.

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Successful completion of an Ironworker apprenticeship preferred.

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3 or more years of experience required.

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Industrial machine experience (such as a forklift) preferred.

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Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

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NCCO Rigging Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

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Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.

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Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.

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Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.

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Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.

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Ability to understand and follow directions.

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Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

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Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.

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Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.

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Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

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Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).

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Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.

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May be exposed to loud noises.

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Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.

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May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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Travel will be required. Must be willing to travel and work from project sites on a nationwide basis for long periods of time.

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Overtime will be required.

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Shiftwork may be required.

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Holiday and weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring the following hand tools to each job site:

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Spud Wrenches

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Connecting Bars

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Pry Bars

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Bull Pins

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Hammers

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Wrenches

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Sockets

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Pliers

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Squares

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Measuring Devices

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Wedges

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Levels

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Reamers

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Clamps

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Tool Holders

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Tie Wire Reels

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Bolt bags

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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Traveling Heavy Industrial Ironworker/Experienced Rigger

About This Job

Traveling Heavy Industrial Ironworker/Experienced Rigger

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

REQUIRED TOOLS:

•Spud Wrenches

•Connecting Bars

•Pry Bars

•Bull Pins

•Hammers

•Wrenches

•Sockets

•Pliers

•Squares

•Measuring Devices

•Wedges

•Levels

•Reamers

•Clamps

•Tool Holders

•Tie Wire Reels

•Bolt bags

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Spud Wrenches

•
Connecting Bars

•
Pry Bars

•
Bull Pins

•
Hammers

•
Wrenches

•
Sockets

•
Pliers

•
Squares

•
Measuring Devices

•
Wedges

•
Levels

•
Reamers

•
Clamps

•
Tool Holders

•
Tie Wire Reels

•
Bolt bags