Iron Worker/Rigger

Middlesex co; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation is seeking an experienced ironworker to join our field team in Norwalk, CT. You will safely position and join steel girders, columns and other structural members to form complete frameworks in accordance with plans and safety requirements.

You must read blueprints, work at heights, and operate hoisting equipment with proper signaling. NCCER certification is a plus; strong teamwork and self-motivation are essential to thrive on our safety-first projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in layout, connection and rigging.
• Ability to work at all heights.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret symbols on plans.
• Rigging knowledge including hand signals and gear inspection.
• NCCER certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Safety policies and procedures and promote Safety as a core value.
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine material quantities and sizes.
• Set up hoisting equipment and hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place.
• Verify alignment and plumbing of steel structures and make corrections as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints using fasteners.

Skills

Layout and rigging

Blueprint reading

Work at heights

Rigging knowledge

NCCER certification

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

An ironworker is responsible for safely positioning and uniting steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel members. Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes, using 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 various bolts, nuts, washers and torqueing.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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 to include knowledge of hand signals, rigging gear, inspection and proper use.
• NCCER certification is a plus.

Necessary Attributes

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedicated and hard working.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.