Ironworker - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, part of Messer Construction Co., is seeking an Ironworker in Newport, KY. The role involves connecting and welding structural steel, ensuring safety compliance, and working in various weather conditions. Join a team committed to quality and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 Certified preferred.
• Ability to travel within a 50-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Connect and bolt-up structural steel.
• Welding of structural steel and rigging of equipment.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: May 14, 2025

EGC Construction, a subsidiary of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking an Ironworker with Commercial/Industrial experience to join the team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

What You Will Do:

• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel
• Detail work on structural steel, such as installation of bar joist, bridging, decking, and handrail
• Welding of structural steel (stick welding) and rigging of equipment
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and regulations associated with industrial steel industry
• Using required tools to perform daily tasks as needed

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills
• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius - Ability to travel is a plus
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment.All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you would like to join our team of employee-owners and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please apply online (EGC Construction Careers ).

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.