Ironworker Apprentice-Tumbleweed II

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

Ironworker Apprentice

Mortenson is currently seeking an Ironworker Apprentice that will be responsible for learning how to and assisting journeymen ironworkers in marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures.

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.

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; understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, and multiplication).
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Note: This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

BENEFITS

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

COMPENSATION

For CA, CO, WA, MN only, the base pay range for this role is $25.35–$48.17 per hour. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – +5%; Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – +10%; Washington, D.C. – +12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.