Iron Worker Helper

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assist skilled craftsmen by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Assist in planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of all types of Iron work any combination of following duties to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural-steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks, working as member of crew.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications
• Practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• Use hand tools to adjust and fasten steel beams
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using proper mechanical equipment.
• Aligns bolt holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member by driving drift pins or handle of wrench through holes.
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks and other related equipment
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.
• Must be familiar with crane/rigging hand signals

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass Craft proficiency testing at or above 70%
• Completed the Matrix Service C-Stop Plus Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must obtain and maintain active status within the required drug testing program
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the job

PHYSICAL REQQUIREMENTS:

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, the actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Full range for this position, available over time: $29.00 hour

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore by joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.