Experienced Iron Worker & Rigger — Structural Steel

The-Middlesex-Corporation; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation in Norwalk, CT is hiring an Iron Worker / Rigger to safely position and unite steel girders and structural members for large-scale projects. You will read blueprints, set up hoisting equipment, and coordinate with crane operators to place components accurately.

This role emphasizes strict safety adherence, teamwork, and strong communication. A minimum of 3 years’ rigging/layout experience is required, with NCCER certification considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with layout, connecting and rigging.
• Ability to work at all heights is a must.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans and drawings.
• Prior rigging experience including knowledge of hand signals, rigging gear, inspection and proper use.
• NCCER certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Safety policies and procedures and report accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. Hoist beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes with hand signals and tag lines.
• Verify alignment and plumbing of steel structures and make corrections to erected structures as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints using bolts, nuts, washers and torqueing.

Skills

Rigging

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

NCCER certification

Tools

Cranes operation

Rigging gear inspection

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation in Norwalk, CT is hiring an Iron Worker / Rigger to safely position and unite steel girders and structural members for large-scale projects. You will read blueprints, set up hoisting equipment, and coordinate with crane operators to place components accurately.

This role emphasizes strict safety adherence, teamwork, and strong communication. A minimum of 3 years’ rigging/layout experience is required, with NCCER certification considered a plus.