Iron Worker / Rigger

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

Iron Worker / Rigger

The Middlesex Corporation Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

About this position

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.

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-timeand 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.

Salary Information

Hourly Wage

Requirements

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.