Ironworker - Pass Christian, MS

Turner Industries; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking an Ironworker for a maintenance position in Pass Christian, MS. The role involves assembling structural‑steel components, rigging, signaling hoists, and aligning members to form completed structures. The candidate must adhere to safety requirements and client site rules.

Reports to the Foreman; non‑exempt position with duties aligned to specific procedures and frequent quality checks. No relocation offered; must reside nearby and pass pre‑employment screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years experience in the skill set, depending on level.
• Knowledge of ironworker tools and proper usage.
• Rigging skills including wire rope slings.
• NCCER certification may be required at some sites.
• Written pre‑employment qualification test.
• Post‑offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Client safety requirements must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries of structural material from the fabricator.
• Set up and break down hoisting equipment for lifting and placing structural elements.
• Bolt and align structural members; ensure proper final positioning.
• Assist with cutting steel members to required lengths.

Skills

Ironworker knowledge

Rigging skills

Safety awareness

Written pre‑employment test

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Ironworker tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking an Ironworker for a maintenance position in Pass Christian, MS. The Ironworker position works as a member of a crew to raise, place and unite girders, columns and other structural‑steel members to form completed structures and frameworks. Non‑exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

No per diem available

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Knowledge of ironworker tools and how to use them
• Rigging skills including wire rope slings
• Some job sites may require NCCER certification
• Written pre‑employment qualification test
• Post‑offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace
• NO relocation available for this position; the successful candidate will be a current resident in/near the area

Functional Requirements:

Off loads deliveries of structural material from hg the fabricator; sets up and breaks down hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural‑steel members; fastens steel members to cable of hoist; signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member; guides member or rides on member in order to guide it into position; pulls or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device; forces members into final position; aligns holes in member with corresponding holes in previously placed member; verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members; bolts aligned members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted; cuts steel members to make alterations.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: iron work, steel, assembly, erecting new structures, structural frameworks