Structural Metal Decking Ironworker

Torrey Holistics; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Affordable Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401K Match (6%)

Holiday & Vacation/PTO pay

Job summary

Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc is seeking an experienced structural metal decking ironworker to join our nationwide crews. You will lay and fasten sheet metal decking on steel structures, weld seams, and install shear studs while adhering to OSHA and site safety standards.

Projects run 2–3 months with travel to a new city on completion. Daytime shifts, consistent reporting of time and attendance, and per diem plus health/dental/vision benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Lay and fasten sheet metal decking on steel structures.
• Weld seams and install shear studs as assigned.
• Uphold OSHA, customer, and company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lay and attach sheet metal decking on steel structures.
• Safely operate hand, power, pneumatic, and powder-actuated tools.
• Weld metal decking and perform shear stud installation.
• Keep tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Accurately report time and attendance daily.

Skills

Sheet metal decking installation

Ironwork

Welding

Safety awareness

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

Welding Certification

Aerial Lift Certification

Job description

Join Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc as a Structural Metal Decking IronworkerPicture your day: You arrive at a steel job site for a quick safety huddle, gear up, and scale to your work area with confidence. By mid-morning you’re laying and fastening metal decking across structural frames, welding seams where needed, and setting shear studs with precision. After lunch, you inspect and maintain your tools, document your time, and prep for tomorrow—always keeping OSHA, customer, and company safety standards front and center. A few months later, your crew mobilizes to a new city to tackle the next project.What You’ll DoLay and attach sheet metal decking on steel structuresSafely operate hand, power, pneumatic, and powder-actuated toolsWeld metal decking and perform shear stud installation as assignedKeep tools and equipment in proper working orderAccurately report time and attendance each dayFollow OSHA, customer, and company safety guidelines at all timesTake on other duties as assignedWhat You’ll BringReliability, a safety-first mindset, and comfort working at heights and outdoors100% nationwide travel readinessAbility to lift at least 75 lbs and work over 40 feet highExperience with hand, power, pneumatic, and powder-actuated toolsPositive attitude and strong work ethicBilingual (English/Spanish) is a plusPreferred Certifications (Not Required but a Plus)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety CertificationWelding CertificationAerial Lift CertificationSchedule & TravelFull-time, hourly; daytime shift onlyProjects typically run 2–3 months, sometimes longerCrews travel to a new city/state at project completionWork hours vary per job site, season, and weatherActive sites include NM, TX, VA, AZ, SC, GA, MS, AR, FL, MD, and many moreBenefitsPer DiemAffordable Health insuranceDental and Vision401K Match (6%)Holiday & Vacation/PTO payProficienciesDriver's LicenseIndustrial ConstructionOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Construction Site InstallationWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler ExperienceIf you’re experienced in sheet metal deck installation and ironwork—and you thrive on building structures the right way, safely—apply today and travel the country with a crew that takes pride in its craft.