Foreman Structural Steel - American Welding Society : Job Details

Description Job DescriptionQualification Highlights Must have 4+ years of experience as a Structural Ironworker, and 2+ years in a supervisory position. Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). Must be able to meet all physical requirements. Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft. Must have reliable transportation.ResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks. Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. Manage multiple crews in regards to scheduling, processes and sequences, time, and cost. Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all iron/steel processes. Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels. Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting. Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place. Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.QualificationsRequired knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to manage multiple crews. Ability to plan out the workload for multiple crews and multiple processes. Ability to take the lead in the erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, etc. Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade. Ability to read and understand IFC drawings. Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN's and holds on drawings. Understand when to stop production work and when an RFI needs to be initiated. Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures, and recommendations Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation. Knowledge of symbols based on legend Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.) Ability to dictate correct knots based on material Know all aspects of connecting Correct procedures of Bolting Fabrication Ability to read cut sheets Layout from drawing Cut material from layout and cut sheets Torque vs. Tension, knowledge of Torque and Values Turn of the nut method Different types of indicators Understand how to use a Skidmore Plan work and execute Ability to take drawings required material, line out helpers and executed work Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, Skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills) Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, etc) Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips Knowledge of JLG's man baskets, cranes Basic maintenance (inspections) Safe operations practices Signaling of equipment (ERTS, NCCO, NCCER) Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts Tying knots for tag lines, etc Math Skills The footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.Preferred Qualifications Zachry ROF'ed employee. Former Zachry Employee. National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) Certification for Journeyman Ironworker. Basic Computer efficiency Formal/technical education.Reports to PositionThis position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborersPhysical Requirements Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job ID: 75808819