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The Shaw Group

Ironworker

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In-Office
Beaumont, TX
Mid level
In-Office
Beaumont, TX
Mid level
Performs bolt-up assembly, alignment, fitting, and installation of structural steel components in fabrication facilities. Reads blueprints and fabrication drawings, inspects materials, operates structural assembly tools, and follows safety and quality procedures. Work may occur indoors or outdoors in varying weather and industrial conditions, requiring frequent physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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This position does not pay per-diem 

All candidates must take a craft assessment and successfully pass with 70% or more to be considered. 


Benefits:

  • PTO after 90 days of employment
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible within 30 days of hire)
  • Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D
  • Short/long term disability
  • Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • FSA, HAS, and Depend Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Legal plan
  • 401K with company match

 

Position Summary

The Iron Worker provides support for new and existing work within The Shaw Group’s fabrication operations. This role is responsible for bolt-up assembly and installation of structural steel components in a fabrication facility environment. The ideal candidate will have experience reading drawings, fitting structural components, and safely working in both indoor and outdoor conditions while supporting high-quality fabrication activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
 • Perform bolt-up assembly and structural steel installation
 • Align, position, and fit structural components
 • Inspect and receive materials
 • Follow all safety and quality procedures
 • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions


Required Testing 

Must pass a company administered proctored Ironworker written test 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
 • One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred
 • Minimum of 4 years of related iron working, structural steel, or fabrication experience preferred
 • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
 • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
 • Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
 • Ability to safely operate tools and equipment associated with structural assembly work
 • Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

NP = Not Present
 O = Occasionally (0-33%)
 F = Frequently (34-66%)
 C = Constantly (67-100%)

• Standing: C
 • Walking: C
 • Sitting: F
 • Pushing: F
 • Pulling: F
 • Climbing: O
 • Balancing: O
 • Bending: F
 • Stooping: F
 • Kneeling: F
 • Crouching: F
 • Crawling: F
 • Reaching: C
 • Handling: C
 • Fingering: C
 • Feeling: C
 • Vision: C
 • Hearing: C

Lifting and Carrying Requirements

• 0-10 lbs: Constantly
 • 10-25 lbs: Frequently
 • 25-50 lbs: Occasionally

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a fabrication facility environment
 • Position may require working outdoors and in varying weather conditions
 • Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and active construction or fabrication areas is expected


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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