Ironworker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an Ironworker Apprenticeship Program or equivalent vocational training.
• 5 or more years of ironworking or related construction experience, with strong background in structural steel erection.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, rigging tools, and welding apparatus.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including working at heights and handling heavy materials.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites in the Gulf Coast, Nashville, and Huntsville regions.
• Eligible for a TWIC card.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check and remain compliant with random testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Welding ability with certifications preferred.
• Certifications such as NCCER, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30.
• Experience working with PEMB installation.
• Knowledge of advanced rigging and safety technologies.

Responsibilities

• Safely install, align, and secure steel beams, columns, and girders according to project specifications and blueprints.
• Assemble and connect structural and miscellaneous steel components for a variety of projects.
• Ensure accuracy and precision during installation to meet engineering and safety standards.
• Operate cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment to lift and position steel materials.
• Use rigging gear, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist in welding, cutting, and bolting steel components as needed.
• Follow all company and industry safety protocols, including fall protection and hazard identification.
• Maintain situational awareness to identify and address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in required safety training and comply with OSHA standards.
• Inspect tools, rigging, and welding equipment regularly.
• Maintain all tools and machinery in safe, working conditions.
• Report any equipment issues promptly to supervisors.