UNION IRONWORKER APPRENTICE - NOVA

M. A. Mortenson Company • Buffalo, NY

386d • $49,358 - $93,766

About The Position

The Ironworker Apprentice position at Mortenson involves assisting in the reinforcement of concrete and building structures by marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the application of leadership principles to ensure high-quality work and exceptional customer experiences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years related experience
• Must have passed the Apprentice Aptitude Test
• Must possess valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of equipment and their uses
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Setting up and flagging work areas
• Inspecting rigging properly
• Running a site level
• Checking-in truck deliveries against bill of lading
• Counting bars and bundles of rebar, dobies, and wire mesh
• Directing forklift/crane to unload delivery truck
• Shaking out rebar and distributing/organizing accordingly
• Using pliers to tie rebar intersections with tie wire
• Splicing mats or rebar sections together with short rebar dowels
• Understanding building codes/requirements
• Cutting excess rebar ends and miscellaneous pieces with gas cut saw or cutting torch
• Installing mechanical rebar splices by bolting or welding ends together
• Installing caps on vertical rebar dowels for safety
• Installing rebar dowels into fresh concrete footings
• Determining number, size, shape, and location of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions
• Bending steel rods with hand tools or rod bending machine
• Reinforcing concrete with wire mesh
• Installing prefabricated ornamental ironwork
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• EAP and mental health resources
• Vacation
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Job training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED