Ironworker Apprentice: Tower & Structural Steel

Mortenson Construction; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,728 - 100,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Ironworker Apprentice to learn and assist journeymen in marking, positioning, and securing structural steel for reinforced concrete and buildings.

You will perform tasks from loading materials and assisting with crane operations to layout, cutting, welding, and bolting ironwork, while adhering to safety standards and working with diverse teams across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled in Apprenticeship Aptitude Program.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and effective communication.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs; heavier lifts with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Select, clean, and install reinforcing rods as directed by journeymen.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish workers with materials, tools, and equipment.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials; perform minor maintenance or cleaning of journeymen's tools and equipment.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation; bend steel rods with hand tools or rod-bending machine; supply wire mesh to journeymen.
• Measure and mark layout for installation; weld brackets to lintels, sills, columns, and other structural framework; drill holes in metal, concrete, and masonry structures using portable power drills, air-hammer, and/or hand tools; cut, miter, and bevel metal trim and cover plates to size; bolt, clip, weld, or solder ironwork together and to brackets or anchors; verify level and plumbness; bolt newel posts, balusters, and other parts of stairways and stair rails to support; fasten cover plates and mold in place with metal screws.
• Receive and offload all major components; install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation; connect blades to hub; set base and tower sections; manage taglines; assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown.
• Climb ladders – average 80 meters.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Ironworker Apprentice to learn and assist journeymen in marking, positioning, and securing structural steel for reinforced concrete and buildings.

You will perform tasks from loading materials and assisting with crane operations to layout, cutting, welding, and bolting ironwork, while adhering to safety standards and working with diverse teams across projects.