Iron Worker B
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SUMMARY(Helper 4 usually with 2-3 years of documented field experience ) - Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. Raises, places and unites girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework, working as member of crew.RESPONSIBILITIES* Assist journeyman level iron workers in daily tasks such as:* Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising an placing structural steel members.* Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.* Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.* Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.* Pulls, pushes or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.* Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.* Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.* Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.* Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.* Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.* May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.* Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.* Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.