Ironworker: Level 1

Job Title: Ironworker: Level 1

Location: Logansport / Lafayette, Indiana

Position Type: Full Time / Year-Round

Wage: Up to $24/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking hardworking and reliable individuals to join our Team. The ideal candidate will assist Skilled Tradespeople and perform a variety of physical tasks on our construction sites. These tasks include construction site preparation, material handling, housekeeping and general labor duties.

Proficiencies:

Level 1 Ironworkers must be proficient in the items below.

• If you do not currently hold a certification in these areas, SCI will provide the training and certification.
• OSHA-10 Certification
• CPR / FA Certification
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) Certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of SCI housekeeping standards to clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and potential hazards.
• Loading and unloading construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and recite or mark accurate dimensions when assisting with basic layout or other construction tasks.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate and maintain basic hand and power tools, as well as other basic construction equipment.
• Hand tools - basic personal hand tools per tool requirement list as well as basic hand tools provided by SCI (shovels, sledgehammers, etc.)
• Power tools - basic power tools including saws, drills, screw guns, impact wrenches, etc.
• Equipment - basic power equipment including generators, compactors, compressors, air hammers, etc.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of barricades and temporary structures.
• Follow blueprints, drawings and instructions from Supervisors.
• Support carpenters, steel erectors, concrete formers/finishers and other tradespeople as required.
• Perform construction tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site by following OSHA, SCI and client specific safety regulations and policies.
• Ability to read and understand signage, safety notices, SDS, product warnings and directions, etc.
• Able to choose and use proper PPE

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to jobsite, up to one hour
• Punctuality
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including various weather conditions
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, squat, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, walk, push, pull, crouch and crawl for long periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Work at heights (in lifts and on roofs)
• Don and wear a harness and lanyard
• Work while stooping over
• Work on hands and knees
• Stand for extended periods
• Walk for extended periods
• Have dexterity to operate hand and power tools and handle materials
• Work with arms overhead
• Ability to wear a respirator (to be fit tested by employer)
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis

Working Conditions:

• Indoor / outdoor construction environments
• Exposure to loud noise, high elevations, extreme temperatures, and hazardous materials
• May involve heights, confined spaces and heavy equipment
• SCI and client specific PPE (personal protective equipment) required