Iron Workers/Riggers

Portsmouth NH

Description

Position Summary: An ironworker is responsible for safely positioning and uniting steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. Responsibilities: Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes, using hand signals and tag lines. Verify alignment and plumbing of steel structures and make corrections to erected structures as needed. Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints using various bolts, nuts, washers and torqueing. Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with layout, connecting and rigging. Ability to work at all heights is a must. Ability to read blueprints, interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans and drawings. Prior rigging experience to include knowledge of hand signals, rigging gear, inspection and proper use. NCCER certification is a plus. Necessary Attributes: Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. Team player and with good interpersonal skills. Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills. Dedicated and hard working. Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.