Structural Ironworker - Memphis, TN

MECO Group isseeking experienced structural ironworkers for a Memphis-area data center project already underway. We are expanding our field crew and looking for dependable workers experienced in structural steel erection and installation. This position erects and connects conventional structural steel and performs unloading, staging, connecting, bolting,plumbing, and alignment while working around cranes and mobile equipment and at elevation.
MUST be able to start immediately.

• Read structural drawings, erection plans, detail sheets, connection details, andbolt schedules.

• Perform assigned erection, alignment,connecting, and bolting work in accordance with approved erection drawings,project specifications, applicable American Institute of Steel Construction(AISC) requirements, and MECO quality procedures. Report discrepancies and nonconforming work promptly to the foreman; do not make unauthorized field modifications.
• Unload,shake out, stage, connect, bolt, plumb, align, and secure structural-steel members.
• Perform bolt-up work with spud wrenches, sleever bars, bull or drift pins, levels, and approved impact equipment.
• Perform basic rigging and signaling; inspect slings and hardware and comply with designated lift plans and signal-person requirements.
• Workfrom aerial lifts, ladders, scaffolds, and structural members while maintaining required fall protection.
• Operate forklifts, telehandlers, or aerial lifts only after MECO training, evaluation,and authorization.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning and comply with the site-specific safety plan,fall-protection requirements, controlled-access areas, and all superintendent or foreman instructions.
• Inspect personal tools and assigned equipment before use; immediately remove defective items from service and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete required inspections, job hazard analyses, time records, and safetydocumentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain dependable attendance and productivity and work cooperatively with the foreman,crane operator, safety personnel, and other trades.
• Immediately report injuries, property damage, near misses, and suspected impairment.

• Two years of documented structural ironwork or conventional steel-erection experience preferred.
• Ability to read structural drawings and identify members, connection details, bolt types, and erection sequencing.
• Working knowledge of AISC requirements applicable to assigned structural steel erection duties, including the AISC Code of Standard Practice as adopted by the project.
• Working knowledge of fall protection, rigging, hand signals, struck-by hazards, dropped-object prevention, and controlled-access areas.
• Ability to work safely at elevation and around cranesand suspended loads.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned project and consistent punctual attendance. Ability to travel when required by the written assignment.
• Ability to satisfy lawful background-screening, pre-employment screening and continuing drug-testing requirements under MECO policy and applicable project requirements.

• Frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, kneel,reach, grip, and work outdoors and at elevation.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and move heavier materials with team lifting or mechanical assistance.
• Work around cranes, suspended loads, welding operations, noise, sparks, sharp edges, mobile equipment, and uneven surfaces.
• Perform the essential functions safely, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, while wearing required PPE.

• Non-specialty safety-toe work boots and durable work clothing suitable for outdoor steel erection.
• Tool belt or bolt bag, tape measure, spud wrench or wrenches, adjustable wrench, bull or drift pin, sleever bar, torpedo level, chalk or soapstone, pliers, hammer, and customary personal hand tools.
• Personal tools must be serviceable and comply withsite rules, including tethering when required.

• MECO supplies or coordinates access to cranes, lifts, forklifts, rigging, large impact equipment, designated power tools, and PPE required by OSHA or thesite-specific safety plan.
• MECO prefers experienced ironworkers who possess their own professional-grade personal fall-protection equipment appropriate for structural steel erection. Employee-owned fall-protection equipment may be used only after inspection and approval by MECO Safety to ensure the equipment is appropriate, compatible, properly maintained, and…