Ironworker - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; 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, Kentucky. You will rig structural steel, connect and bolt up connections, and perform detailed work on bar joists, decking, and handrails.

Welding of structural steel (stick welding) and equipment rigging are required. OSHA 10 is preferred, travel may be required, and you must work safely in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certified, preferred.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Able to work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Rig structural steel.
• Connect and bolt structural steel.
• Detail work on steel: bar joists, decking, handrail.
• Welding of structural steel (stick welding) and equipment rigging.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Use required tools to perform daily tasks.

Skills

Rigging

Structural steel

Welding

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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

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, 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 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

• Rigging structural steel
• 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
• 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, sexual orientation or gender identity.