Ironworker Helper

LPR Construction Co.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem

Travel pay

Medical insurance

Paid holidays after 1 year

40-hour bonus payout after 1 year

80-hour bonus payout after 2 years

120-hour bonus payout after 5 years

Job summary

LPR Construction Co. is seeking candidates to join its Apprentice Program as an ironworker helper. After 6 months of employment, participants are eligible for paid training under NCCER curriculum and DOL certification, with frequent pay raises and promotions as they progress.

The program offers per-diem and travel pay, medical and insurance benefits, and holiday bonuses after 1 year, with continued growth across projects nationwide—from medical buildings to studios and entertainment venues.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in loud, dusty construction environments.
• Willingness to work long hours and outdoors.
• Experience assisting in structural steel tasks such as layout, assembly or installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in layout, assembly, and installation of structural steel; rigging and material handling.
• Support firewatch duties and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Height awareness

Teamwork

Job description

LPR Apprentice Program

After 6 months of employment, all helpers are eligible for LPR's Apprentice Program. This program offers paid-for training that follows NCCER curriculum and is DOL certified. All Apprentices receive frequent pay raises and promotions as they progress through the program.

• Offering Per-diem and Travel Pay
• Medical & insurance benefits available
• 40-hour bonus payout and paid holidays after 1 year
• 80-hour bonus payout after 2 years
• 120-hour bonus payout after 5 years

With projects throughout the US, we have a fully loaded backlog of work that can provide you continued employment. From Medical buildings, Scheel stores, Universal Studio addition, Fitness centers, and Netflix studios, among other projects.

Be part of LPR's Team

Under supervision, the ironworker helper is responsible for completing tasks related to structural iron and steel erection and completing the tasks in a timely, quality manner while maintaining safety and productivity.

Required Skills

Normal construction job site conditions to include loud noises, dust, potential unseen hazards, and heavy equipment operating within close range. May include exposure to heights at times in excess of 40 feet. May include confined spaces, being exposed to outdoor elements for long periods of time, and may work long hours.

Required Experience

• Assist in work area layout, assembly and installation of structural steel. May include taking measurements, assisting with setting up rigging, unloading and shake out of material. Helper level 2 and 3 may do more progressive tasks i.e. bolt-up, detail work, laying deck, fastening structural steel members, etc.
• Install safety line and posts.
• Clean work area and assist in keeping it safe.
• Firewatch or other spotter duties.

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Qualifications:

Normal construction job site conditions to include loud noises, dust, potential unseen hazards, and heavy equipment operating within close range. May include exposure to heights at times in excess of 40 feet. May include confined spaces, being exposed to outdoor elements for long periods of time, and may work long hours.