What Would I Do?

Ironworkers make, put up, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in construction of buildings, bridges, highways, and other structures and equipment. 

As an Ironworker, your duties include:

• read blueprints and specifications to lay out work
• unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
• put up and install scaffolding, hoisting equipment and rigging
• align and weld or bolt steel units in place
• set up structural and architectural precast concrete and metal components for buildings, and other structures
• install ornamental and other structural metalwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, railings and power doors
• position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures

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