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SalaryJob Description – Ironworker / Metal Building Systems Erector
Qualified candidates within Canada
Scope: Perform a wide variety of construction-related activities, varying in complexity from very easy to extremely difficult and hazardous, during all phases of construction.
1. Working with or making things with steel in the construction, installation or repair of structures or components of structures.
2. Preparing site and building layouts.
3. Responsible for the development of labor and apprentice employees.
4. Framing structures.
5. Applying interior and exterior finishes.
Reports to: This role reports directly to Supervisor Ironworker.
Tasks, Activities, Requirements: When practicing or otherwise carrying out work, the following tasks, activities, and requirements include but are not limited to:
1. Be reliable and self-driven.
2. Pride in your work.
3. Dependable and have a can-do attitude.
4. An energetic, confident self-starter, with a strong work ethic.
5. Capable of working cooperatively with others.
6. Flexible, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
7. Work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected occurrences and delays.
8. Good muscular coordination, agility, and balance.
9. Establish a good working relationship with many different people, including other foremen, all trades persons, supervisors, and laborers.
10. Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergencies.
11. Ability to coordinate several major activities at once, while analyzing and resolving specific problems, is essential, as is an understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
12. Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural schematics, and specifications to lay out the work.
13. Willing to work extra hours if required.
14. Willing to travel to various work sites.
15. Able to work at heights.
16. Work in adverse weather conditions year round
17. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects.
18. Ability to lift 100+ pounds frequently.
19. Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards, and general housekeeping.
20. Load or unload building materials to be used in construction, including steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed.
21. Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
22. Assemble and erect prefabricated metal structures.
23. Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction.
24. Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction such as telehandlers, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
25. Operate hand and power tools of all types.
26. Assemble rigging (beam clamp, slings) to move materials.
27. Align and bolt steel units in place.
28. Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns.
29. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of materials.
30. Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers.
31. Carry tools and materials.
Safety Responsibilities:
- To read, understand, know, and apply company health and safety policies, safe work practices, procedures, rules, and legislated OH&S requirements.
- To ensure that all workers are educated to work in a safe manner and that they use protective devices and procedures required by the company and by legislation to protect their health and safety.
- To warn all workers of potential or actual dangers and advise them on how to isolate, prevent, or remove such dangers.
- To arrange for medical treatments as required, in case of injury or illness including transportation to a doctor or hospital, as necessary.
- To report all incidents immediately, to investigate all accidents fully, and to advise management on how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- To carry out regular inspections of the workplace (processes, equipment, vehicles, etc.) to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
- To take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of other workers and themselves.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
