Ironworker

Raulli & Sons, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage rates

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading structural steel company in Syracuse, NY, is seeking experienced Ironworkers to build essential structures. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and accuracy in steel assembly while receiving competitive pay and benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Join a reputable company dedicated to quality and craftsmanship in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ironworking or structural steel erection experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and layout steel from drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with rigging experience required.

Responsibilities

• Erect and install structural steel beams and columns.
• Rig, guide, and connect steel members using cranes.
• Follow all OSHA and safety protocols.

Skills

Ironworking

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

At Raulli & Sons, Inc., we don’t just build steel structures, we build careers, trust, and long-standing relationships. As a respected name in structural steel and custom metal fabrication for over 70 years, we are looking for Ironworkers who are ready to bring their expertise to challenging and rewarding projects across Central New York and beyond.

Why Join Raulli & Sons?

You’ll be more than just a number, you’ll be an employee-owner. At Raulli & Sons, our team shares in the company’s success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We believe in teamwork, craftsmanship, and giving every employee a voice in how we grow. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a company with a legacy of excellence, you’re in the right place.

Many of our projects are state and federally funded, meaning you’ll receive full prevailing wage rates (well above standard shop pay) when working on these jobs.

What You’ll Do

As an Ironworker, you’ll be responsible for the safe and accurate assembly and erection of structural steel. You’ll work hands-on with skilled teams to create the framework for buildings, infrastructure, and iconic community structures.

Core Responsibilities

• Erect and install structural steel beams, columns, joists, bracing, and decking per blueprints and specs
• Rig, guide, and connect steel members using cranes, taglines, and appropriate lifting tools
• Weld steel in flat, vertical, and overhead positions per project requirements
• Install stairs, rails, platforms, and other miscellaneous metals
• Use hand and power tools for cutting, drilling, and bolting
• Communicate clearly with crane operators and team members via radio and hand signals
• Assist in demolition and shoring when needed
• Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols
• Work year-round in both indoor and outdoor environments, including at heights

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus related experience/training.
• 3+ years of ironworking or structural steel erection experience
• Ability to read blueprints and layout steel from drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use rigging, hand tools, and welding equipment
• Welding (AWS) and rigging certifications are a plus
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Able to work safely at heights and in changing weather conditions
• Regular attendance is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must possess adequate sight, hearing and use of limbs for all aspects of job
• Able to work for periods of time while kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing steps as well as the ability to work from a ladder
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds up to 50% of the day
• Must have the physical ability to carry hand tools and items weighing up to 20 pounds up to 95% of the day
• Must have the physical ability to bend and stoop under obstacles as low as 3 feet up to 50% of the day
• Must have the physical ability to climb over obstacles 2’ high up to up to 50% of the day
• Must be able to stand and/or walk from location to location up to 95% of the day
• Outdoor and indoor environments, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures
• Required PPE: steel-toed, slip-resistant boots, hard hat, gloves, and eye protection

What We Offer

We know the value of your work and we show it through competitive benefits and a long-term commitment to your success:

• Prevailing Wage Pay on state and federal projects (significantly higher than base rates)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Because rest is part of the job
• 6 Paid Holidays – To spend time where it matters most
• Job Stability & Growth – Join a company built to last, with room to grow
• Dental Insurance – Keep your smile healthy
• Health Insurance – Quality coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account Match – Extra support for medical expenses
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for those who depend on you
• Supportive, Family-First Culture – Be part of a team that values your voice, your safety, and your life outside of work

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Apply Today and Build With the Best

Be part of a company that values excellence, respect, and craftsmanship. Help shape the structures that shape communities.

Raulli & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws