Lead Structural Ironworker & Boilermaker

Job Requirements

• Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging etc.
• Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.
• Drawings
• Ability to read, understand IFC drawings.
• Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN’s and holds on drawings.
• Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated.
• Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations.
• Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations.
• Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation.
• Knowledge of symbols based on legend.
• Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.).
• Ability to dictate correct knots based on material.
• Know all aspects of connecting.
• Correct procedures of bolting.
• Knowledge of torque and values.
• Knowledge of tension.
• Turn‑of‑the‑nut method.
• Different types of indicators.
• Understand how to use a skidmore.
• Plan work and execute.
• Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work.
• Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills).
• Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, MIG, stick, gas, etc.).
• Knowledge of cutting torch, setup, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use different types of tips.
• Knowledge of JLG’s man baskets, cranes.
• Basic maintenance (inspections).
• Signaling of equipment (ERTS, NCCO, NCCER).
• Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts.
• Tying knots for tag lines, etc.
• Basic knots for lashing.
• Math skills – footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural‑steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Bolt aligned structural‑steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
• Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.

• Must have 4+ years experience as an Iron‑worker/Structural Iron‑worker, Boilermaker, and Fabricator.
• Must know how to fabricate steel.
• Must possess all knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position (see above).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots.

NCCER – Must have Industrial Ironworker, Boilermaker, and Fabricator certifications.

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a safe and drug‑free work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.