Iron Worker / Rigger
Core
Fabricate, erect, and dismantle structural steel bridge frameworks using hoisting equipment, rigging, and manual alignment tools.
Role type
Iron Worker / Rigger
Builds
Structural steel bridge frameworks
Domain
Infrastructure / Heavy Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
rigging, hoisting equipment operation, oxyacetylene welding, manual alignment (plumb bob, level, drift pins), bolt installation, material handling, PPE compliance
Preferred skills
manufacturing or construction experience, mechanical skills
Technologies
oxyacetylene welding equipment, hoisting equipment, chain, cable, rope, turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks
Responsibilities
Set up hoisting equipment and raise structural-steel members; Fasten steel members to hoist cables; Signal workers operating hoisting equipment; Guide members into position using tag lines; Force members into final position using hand tools; Align bolt holes and verify vertical/horizontal alignment; Cut and weld steel members; Load, transport, and unload materials; Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC