Yates Construction
Ironworker Journeyman - Various Locations
Yates Construction, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Overview
Ironworker Journeyman - Various Locations at Yates Construction. This role requires heavy industrial experience as an Ironworker with skills in safe structural component assembly and maintenance including welding, fabrication, and stress relieving. The candidate should be experienced in rigging, lifting and moving equipment, oxyfuel cutting, identifying and installing iron and supports, and reading structural drawings and detail sheets. Responsibilities
Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans. Set up hoisting equipment and raise/place structural steel members with basic rigging knowledge. Fasten steel members to hoist cables; signal hoisting equipment operators; guide members into position using taglines. Position steel members using hand tools, pries, and straightening devices; align holes and bolts; verify vertical and horizontal alignment. Bolting and welding of aligned members; cut and weld as needed with oxyacetylene equipment. Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and equipment; assist in lifting and positioning as required. Operate cranes and other access equipment; follow crane signals; use MEWP, ladders, and lifts as the structure rises. Lay metal decking and install safety railing as the structure is built. Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles; follow Yates Code of Conduct; adhere to safety responsibilities and expectations. Refuse unsafe work and follow all Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices; report incidents and hazards; wear PPE; participate in safety inspections and trainings. Provide suggestions to improve Safety and present a mature approach to working safely; attend prestart and safety meetings and contribute. Other related duties as needed by Field Supervision; this list is not exhaustive. Qualifications
Level III Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience NCCER Ironworker journeyman certification Level II Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience NCCER “Performance” Ironworker journeyman verification Other verified experiences or certifications with ironworker experience Level I Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience Requirements Read ISOs, Blueprints, P&IDs, and Shop Drawings; read and interpret instructions and documentation Personal hand tools required per Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List Successful completion of required safety training (e.g., Confined Space, LOTO, Working at Heights) Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects essential functions and is not all-inclusive. Physical requirements may include: All weather conditions, varying temperatures, work at elevations Exposure to windy, dusty environments; moderate to high noise levels Site with heavy equipment, materials, tools; ability to hear alarms Wear safety-approved body harness at 4' or higher; stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, lift Communicate verbally; use arms/hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull Lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs; vision for focusing and depth perception About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. We provide a wide range of construction and building services and have been in operation since 1964. Our portfolio spans arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. We value client relationships and active communication across teams. EEO Statement Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
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Ironworker Journeyman - Various Locations at Yates Construction. This role requires heavy industrial experience as an Ironworker with skills in safe structural component assembly and maintenance including welding, fabrication, and stress relieving. The candidate should be experienced in rigging, lifting and moving equipment, oxyfuel cutting, identifying and installing iron and supports, and reading structural drawings and detail sheets. Responsibilities
Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans. Set up hoisting equipment and raise/place structural steel members with basic rigging knowledge. Fasten steel members to hoist cables; signal hoisting equipment operators; guide members into position using taglines. Position steel members using hand tools, pries, and straightening devices; align holes and bolts; verify vertical and horizontal alignment. Bolting and welding of aligned members; cut and weld as needed with oxyacetylene equipment. Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and equipment; assist in lifting and positioning as required. Operate cranes and other access equipment; follow crane signals; use MEWP, ladders, and lifts as the structure rises. Lay metal decking and install safety railing as the structure is built. Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles; follow Yates Code of Conduct; adhere to safety responsibilities and expectations. Refuse unsafe work and follow all Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices; report incidents and hazards; wear PPE; participate in safety inspections and trainings. Provide suggestions to improve Safety and present a mature approach to working safely; attend prestart and safety meetings and contribute. Other related duties as needed by Field Supervision; this list is not exhaustive. Qualifications
Level III Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience NCCER Ironworker journeyman certification Level II Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience NCCER “Performance” Ironworker journeyman verification Other verified experiences or certifications with ironworker experience Level I Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related ironwork experience Requirements Read ISOs, Blueprints, P&IDs, and Shop Drawings; read and interpret instructions and documentation Personal hand tools required per Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List Successful completion of required safety training (e.g., Confined Space, LOTO, Working at Heights) Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects essential functions and is not all-inclusive. Physical requirements may include: All weather conditions, varying temperatures, work at elevations Exposure to windy, dusty environments; moderate to high noise levels Site with heavy equipment, materials, tools; ability to hear alarms Wear safety-approved body harness at 4' or higher; stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, lift Communicate verbally; use arms/hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull Lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs; vision for focusing and depth perception About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. We provide a wide range of construction and building services and have been in operation since 1964. Our portfolio spans arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. We value client relationships and active communication across teams. EEO Statement Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
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