Structural Steel Fabricator / Ironworker

Murphy's Family Staffing; Walnut Bottom (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Additional benefits after waiting

Job summary

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting for an established construction and structural steel company in the Walnut Bottom, PA area. This direct-hire opportunity seeks experienced structural steel fabricators, steel erectors, and ironworkers who can fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel components.

The position offers a pay range of $25–$35 per hour based on experience, with $35 reserved for highly skilled candidates with ~10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication and/or erection experience.
• Experience fabricating or erecting structural beams, columns, frames, or supports.
• Ability to read and interpret structural shop drawings and blueprints.
• Experience using fabrication equipment, welding machines, cutting equipment, and hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of structural steel construction, layout, measuring, and assembly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• General welding experience without structural steel fabrication/erection experience will not qualify.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel beams, columns, frames, RTU supports, and other structural components.
• Read and interpret structural blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop drawings.
• Measure, cut, drill, weld, fit, and assemble steel components to specifications.
• Perform structural steel erection and installation at construction job sites.
• Assist with rigging, positioning, aligning, and securing steel components.
• Operate fabrication equipment, cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, and other machinery as qualified.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
• Work in both shop and field environments on commercial, industrial, and other construction projects.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Welding machines

Cutting equipment

Hand/power tools

Job description

Structural Steel Fabricator / Ironworker

Walnut Bottom, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Structural Steel Fabricator / Ironworker – $25–$35/HR

EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATORS & ERECTORS WANTED!

THIS IS A DIRECT-HIRE OPPORTUNITY — NOT TEMPORARY, TEMP-TO-HIRE, OR CONTRACT WORK!

Earn $25–$35 per hour based on experience! We're looking for experienced structural steel fabricators, steel erectors, and ironworkers who know how to fabricate, assemble, and install structural steel components.

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting for an established construction and structural steel company in the Walnut Bottom, PA area. Candidates must be willing to commute daily to our shop and must live within a reasonable commute (up to about 45 minutes).

This is NOT an entry-level position or a production welding job. You MUST have actual hands-on structural steel fabrication and/or steel erection experience to be considered.

$25–$35/hour, depending on relevant experience and skill level

$35/hour reserved for highly skilled candidates with approximately 10+ years of structural steel experience

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Full-time, year-round opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Additional employee benefits available after applicable waiting periods

What You'll Be Doing

Fabricate structural steel beams, columns, frames, RTU supports, and other structural components.

Read and interpret structural blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop drawings.

Measure, cut, drill, weld, fit, and assemble steel components to specifications.

Perform structural steel erection and installation at construction job sites.

Assist with rigging, positioning, aligning, and securing steel components.

Operate fabrication equipment, cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, and other machinery as qualified and authorized.

Perform quality inspections to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.

Work in both shop and field environments on commercial, industrial, and other construction projects.

Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.

Requirements - PLEASE READ

We are ONLY considering applicants with actual structural steel fabrication and/or erection experience.

3+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication and/or erection experience preferred.

Experience fabricating or erecting structural steel beams, columns, frames, supports, or similar components.

Ability to read and interpret structural shop drawings and blueprints.

Experience using fabrication equipment, welding machines, cutting equipment, and hand/power tools.

Knowledge of structural steel construction, layout, measuring, and assembly.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be at least 18 years old.

High school diploma or GED.

Ability to complete required pre-employment physical and drug screening.

IMPORTANT: General welding, MIG welding, production welding, automotive welding, and manufacturing experience WITHOUT structural steel fabrication or erection experience will NOT qualify you for this position.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on construction position requiring standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and working with heavy steel components. Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds may be required, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.