Ironworker

Performs journey-level layouts, rigging, raising, placing, and uniting of girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures or frameworks. Works independently or as a leading member of a crew to ensure structural integrity and compliance with blueprints.

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan the layout, sequencing, and rigging requirements for structural steel erection.
• Sets up, inspects, and oversees hoisting and rigging equipment for safely raising and placing structural-steel members
• Signals operators of hoisting equipment using standard hand or radio signals to precisely lift and position steel members
• Guides and controls structural members during lifts using tag lines (rope)
• Aligns bolt holes in newly positioned members with corresponding holes in the existing structure by driving drift pins or using sleever bars and structural wrenches
• Verifies exact vertical and horizontal alignment (plumb, level, and square) of structural frameworks using plumb bobs, lasers, transit levels, and dials
• Bolts, tacks, or clamps aligned members to secure them until permanent bolting, high-strength torqueing, or welding is complete
• Cuts, burns, and welds steel members using oxy-fuel torches and arc welding equipment to make precision field alterations
• Proactively identifies safety hazards on the job site, implements corrective actions, and ensures the crew adheres to all safety protocols
• Performs all other job-related duties as requested by supervision

• Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman level experience in refinery maintenance, turnaround, data center or heavy industrial construction
• Advanced knowledge of structural steel erection techniques, rigging standards, crane signaling, and field welding/cutting tools
• Must hold or successfully complete the NCCER Journeyman Ironworker (Structural) certification
• Successful completion the Matrix Service Safety training and Client/Site specific training
• Must obtain and maintain active, compliant status within the DISA drug testing program

• Requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting in an industrial environment
• Requires excellent verbal communication and hearing to coordinate critical lifts and safety calls on-site
• Must have exceptional manual dexterity to handle tools, rig hardware, and make precision adjustments to machinery parts
• Must be able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools
• Required to lift, carry, and move tools or materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work confidently at heights up to 300 feet, climb ladders/stairways, and work off scaffolding or elevated platforms utilizing 100% tie‑off fall protection
• Requires acute vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color recognition (for safety signals/coding), peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Capable of working outdoors in extreme environmental elements (including intense heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind) for extended shifts up to 12 hours a day
• Strictly required to wear all mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, specialized gloves, and steel-toe boots

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

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