Ironworker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints
• Align, weld or bolt units in place
• Dismantle metal, pre-cast concrete or laminated timber buildings and other structures
• Inspect or test structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or failure to comply with specifications or regulations
• Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures
• Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Erect structural steel
• Install reinforcing steel
• Install curtain and window walls finishes
• Assemble and erect metal buildings
• Fabricate and repair ornamental iron and non-ferrous components
• Install structural and architectural pre-cast concrete components
• Erect structural wood material for churches, schools, pedestrian bridges and other structures

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player