Traveling Ironworker Foreman

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
• Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pulls, pushes, or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Bolts aligned structural‑steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Assembles hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Dismantles structures or equipment.
• Directs and supervises the work of a crew of one or more trades.
• Inspects work for compliance with company quality standards. Requires poor work to be corrected immediately to minimize issues.
• Participates in hands‑on work to complete the job.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

• May take on responsibilities of the Superintendent when absent or unavailable.
• May train or supervise others in job duties.
• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of Ironworking Foreman experience required.
• Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• TWIC card preferred.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
• Basic technology efficiency i.e. computers, email and cellular phones.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble‑shoot mechanical systems.

• Coordinate eye‑hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain bodily balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

• Overtime will be required.
• Shiftwork may be required.
• Holiday and weekend work may be required.

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

• Spud Wrenches
• Hammers
• Squares
• Reamers
• Bolt Bags
• Connecting Bars
• Wrenches
• Measuring Devices
• Clamps
• Pry Bars
• Sockets
• Wedges
• Tool Holders
• Bull Pins
• Pliers
• Levels
• Tie Wire Reels