Ironworker (Req #: 6281) at PALA Interstate, LLC – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About This Position
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)
Salary Interval: Full Time
Pay Range: N/A
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PALA Interstate, LLC
Job Summary
Ironworkers install iron girders and columns to construct buildings and other structures. It is a physically demanding job, and workers must be comfortable with great heights. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.
Essential Functions
1. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.
2. Selects type and size of materials needed for each job.
3. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions which will affect structural stability.
4. Advanced rigging and material handling skills.
5. Rigs, directs lifts and stages material, parts and equipment.
6. Fits and erects structural steel members according to specifications and drawings.
7. Follows ALL safety precautions when climbing or working from elevated heights.
8. Burns and cuts with Oxy Fuel torch to close part tolerance with minimal grinding clean up.
9. Welds structural steel members.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum Three years’ experience in Ironworking, rigging and flagging.
- NCCER Ironworker Certification strongly desired.
- Must pass our in-house Ironworker Assessment Test
Preferred Education and Experience
- High School or GED preferred but not required.
- Trade School program preferred but not required.
PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.