Ironworker - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking an Ironworker with Commercial/Industrial experience to join the team in Newport, KY. The role focuses on constructing and assembling structural steel components for industrial projects.

Responsibilities include bolt-up, detailing, welding, and rigging, with emphasis on safety and adherence to site regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, OSHA 10 (preferred), and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Transportation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unit 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, pipefitters 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 the safety and 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 andgood communicationskills
• Willing to travel
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

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.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

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, sexualorientationor gender identity.