Ironworker Helper

Primary Function Assists journeyman with layouts, rigging, raising, placing, and uniting of girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures or frameworks. Works independently with crew to ensure structural integrity and compliance with blueprints.

Typical Duties

• Uses practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• 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
• Assists with bolts, tacks, or clamps, aligned members to secure them until permanent bolting, high-strength torqueing, or welding is complete
• Assists with 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 Journeyman & supervision

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in refinery maintenance, turnaround, data center or heavy industrial construction
• Basic knowledge of structural steel erection techniques, rigging standards, crane signaling, and field welding/cutting tools
• Must be able to successfully pass craft proficiency Ironworker (Structural) test at or above 70%
• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization. EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.