Ironworker, Plant

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

EAP

Paid Time Off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking Structural Ironworkers for a data center project in Houston, TX. This onsite, full-time role involves erection of structural steel and equipment supports for mission-critical infrastructure with travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of related experience, can read drawings to AISC details, and hold OSHA 10 or equivalent. Strong safety mindset and willingness to work extended hours are required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of ironworking experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil structural steel, or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to read structural and erection drawings and work to AISC connection details.
• Hands-on proficiency with structural bolt-up, cutting, and safe use of aerial lifts, ladders, and material-handling equipment.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site.
• Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

Skills

Ironworking experience

Read drawings

AISC details

Bolt-up

Aerial lifts

OSHA 10

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Structural Ironworkers - Data Center Project - $160 Per Diem - Up to $60/hr - Houston, TX

Structural Ironworkers are needed by Aerotek to support the construction of advanced data centers and AI supercomputing campuses in Houston, Texas. This hands-on, full-time, onsite role involves significant travel and the erection of structural steel and equipment supports for mission-critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates are experienced ironworkers with a strong safety mindset, proficiency in rigging and welding, and a willingness to work at heights and in dynamic environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive wages: $30.00 - $60.00/hr
• $160 per diem
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Weekly pay

What You’ll Need

• At least 3 years of ironworking experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil structural steel, or equivalent military experience
• Ability to read structural and erection drawings and work to AISC connection details
• Hands-on proficiency with structural bolt-up, cutting, and safe use of aerial lifts, ladders, and material-handling equipment
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site
• Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10 or equivalent training
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Journey-level ironworker experience (union or non-union) and/or completion of an ironworker apprenticeship
• AWS D1.1 structural welding certification
• Qualified rigger and/or signal person, with NCCCO or equivalent crane, rigger, or signal certification
• OSHA 30 and/or fall-protection competent person qualification
• Prior experience on hyperscale data center, power plant, industrial, or other mission-critical steel projects
• Experience with pipe racks, equipment support steel, and miscellaneous metals in addition to building steel
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate