B&B Mechanic - Ironworker

Description

Job Title:

B&B Mechanic-Ironworker

Department:
Station Operations

MTA Agency:
Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s):
Croton Harmon

Salary Range:
See wage progression below

Regulated/Safety Sensitive:
Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated

Union Affiliation:
Agreement

Closing Date (if applicable):
Until Filled

Shift (if applicable):
Any

Title 55-a (yes or no):
Not Applicable

Other:
Not Telework eligible

Ironworkers are responsible for cutting, fabricating and repairing steelwork on Metro-North buildings, bridges and structures

Include but are not limited to:

• Cut and fabricate steel members to specifications for all Track & Structures work gangs
• Fabricate and repair steelwork on all buildings, bridges, and railroad structures
• Prepare and clean steel by removing existing rust, deteriorated segments and old rivets using appropriate tools (e.g., needle gun, rivet buster, etc.)
• Paint finished steel members with brushes and/or paint guns
• Use pneumatic, electric and hand tools (e.g., rivet buster, spud wrench, needle gun, drills, impact wrenches, etc.) while performing ironwork tasks
• Work on the ground and in the air at heights of up to 60 feet on scaffolds, bridges and structures while performing ironwork tasks
• Prepare and operate oxy-acetylene torch for cutting steel plates of various thickness
• Measure steel members and other distances to ensure steel will fit desired specifications
• Connect columns, beams and girders with bolts according to blueprints and/or instruction from supervisor
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment and levels
• Hoist steel beams, girders and columns into place using cranes and/or hoisting equipment to align and fit structural steel members
• Temporarily align structural steel members in position for permanent bolting or welding into place
• Fabricate steel members(e.g., steel frames, columns, beams, etc.) according to blueprints or instruction from supervisors
• Force structural steel members into final position using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and other hand tools
• Cut, bend, and grind steel members using metal shears, torches, or grinders
• Fasten or secure steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables or rope
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging (e.g., cables, pulleys, hooks, etc.) to move heavy equipment or steel members
• Drive drift pins through holes in steel members to align holes with corresponding members
• Dismantle existing structures using torches, all-purpose saws, hammers and air tools
• Perform other work as assigned under the scope of an Ironworker

• Familiarity with steel work; knowledge of, and ability to use Ironworker tools; skilled in operating oxy-acetylene torches and other Ironworker tools; ability to accurately measure distances; ability to multi-task; mechanical aptitude; must be safety conscious; reading comprehension ability; verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; knowledge of operating and safety rules and standards; ability to exercise independent judgment; ability to anticipate problems, evaluate situations and make recommendations;
  
  ability to work under pressure; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities

• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma and
• Vocational or apprentice training in Ironwork or Welding or
• Two years of experience performing Ironwork or Welding

The following is/are preferred:

• Experience performing Ironwork

• Must possess or be willing to obtain NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for oxygen and acetylene blowpipe
• Must have personal tool box with Ironworker tools
• Must possess a valid New York…