Ironworker

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C.; Boone (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is hiring experienced Ironworkers for a large-scale food facility expansion at Fareway Stores in Boone, Iowa. This project includes structural steel for a freezer and dock addition, requiring precision, safety, and coordination in a fast-paced environment.

You will read drawings, erect steel, install roof deck, and work with crane operators. The role demands teamwork, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and commitment to safety with pre-employment screening and

Qualifications

• Prior ironworker experience required.
• Welding certification preferred/required (based on scope).
• Ability to lift to 75 lbs.
• Pre-employment drug screen and physical required.
• Must follow all safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, layouts, and erection plans.
• Erect and align structural steel, columns, beams, and joists.
• Install metal roof deck and miscellaneous steel.
• Bolt, weld, and secure steel components to specification.
• Work with crane operators to safely rig and set steel members.
• Ensure all work meets alignment, elevation, and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe job site and follow all safety procedures.
• Assist with other field activities as needed to support overall project progress.

Skills

Steel erection experience

Read and interpret drawings

Rigging knowledge

Safety consciousness

Team player

Crane operations

Tools

Crane operations

Job description

Gleeson is hiring experienced Ironworkers for a large-scale food facility expansion at Fareway Stores in Boone, Iowa. This project includes structural steel for a freezer and dock addition, requiring precision, safety, and coordination in a fast-paced environment. Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist with other construction tasks when steel work is complete or limited.

If you take pride in quality work, safety, and being part of a team building high-performance facilities, we want to talk to you!

$23–$32/hour DOE + Overtime Opportunities Available

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

• Structural steel framing for freezer and dock facilities
• Installation of bar joists, joist girders, and roof decking
• Equipment support steel, platforms, and crossovers
• Work that requires tight coordination with other trades (refrigeration, mechanical, electrical)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret drawings, layouts, and erection plans
• Erect and align structural steel, columns, beams, and joists
• Install metal roof deck and miscellaneous steel
• Bolt, weld, and secure steel components to specification
• Work with crane operators to safely rig and set steel members
• Ensure all work meets alignment, elevation, and quality standards
• Maintain a safe job site and follow all safety procedures
• Assist with other field activities as needed to support overall project progress

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist with other construction tasks when steel work is complete or limited
• Experience in commercial or industrial steel erection
• Ability to work at heights and handle structural steel safely
• Strong understanding of rigging, signaling, and load control
• Ability to read plans and work with minimal supervision
• Team players who take pride in quality workmanship and safety

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior ironworker experience required
• Welding certification preferred/required (based on scope)
• Ability to lift to 75 lbs.
• Must follow all safety guidelines
• Pre-employment drug screen and physical required

WHY GLEESON

• Work on food processing and cold storage facilities across the country
• Be part of a team known for quality, safety, and execution
• Consistent work and opportunity for advancement
• Hands-on role in building complex, high-performance facilities

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.