Structural Steel Field Installer/Erector/Welder

Zohorecruit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit represents a Detroit-area steel contractor seeking experienced Structural Steel Erectors / Field Installers / Welders for active commercial projects. The role requires hands-on erection, fitting, and welding of structural and miscellaneous steel on site, reading drawings and ensuring precise field workmanship.

Candidates should be comfortable working at heights, operating lifts, and traveling to project locations, with a focus on safety and quality on every installation.

Qualifications

• Experience erecting, fitting, connecting, and welding structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Ability to read construction drawings and erection plans.
• Comfort working at heights on active commercial job sites.
• Welding certifications and OSHA training preferred.
• Ability to travel locally or regionally as project needs.

Responsibilities

• Erect and install structural steel components per drawings.
• Install miscellaneous metals like stairs, railings, ladders, platforms.
• Perform field welding, fitting and modifications as required by site conditions.
• Bolt, connect, align, level, and secure steel during installation.
• Coordinate installation activities with field supervision and other trades.
• Follow safety procedures and operate lifts/equipment on site.

Skills

Reading structural drawings

Welding

Field installation

Equipment operation

Team coordination

Education

Welding certifications

OSHA training

Tools

Boom lifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Detroit, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

Our client, an established structural and miscellaneous steel contractor, is seeking experienced Structural Steel Erectors / Field Installers / Welders to support commercial field installation projects.

This position is ideal for individuals who are comfortable working on active construction sites, can read structural drawings, and have hands-on experience erecting, fitting, connecting, and welding structural and miscellaneous steel.

Responsibilities

• Erect and install structural steel components, including beams, columns, channels, angles, and related assemblies.
  
• Install miscellaneous metals such as stairs, railings, ladders, platforms, lintels, embeds, supports, and other fabricated steel items.
  
• Perform field welding, fitting, and modifications as required by site conditions and project drawings.
  
• Bolt, connect, align, level, and secure structural steel during installation.
  
• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, shop drawings, and installation details.
  
• Perform field layout and verify measurements and dimensions prior to installation.
  
• Operate boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment used for steel erection and field installation.
  
• Coordinate installation activities with field supervision, project management, site personnel, and other trades.
  
• Follow OSHA standards, fall-protection requirements, and all applicable job-site safety procedures.
  
• Complete field installations accurately, safely, and in accordance with project specifications.
  

Requirements

• Previous structural steel erection, ironwork, or miscellaneous metals installation experience required.
  
• Strong field fitting, welding, and fabrication skills.
  
• Ability to read construction drawings, structural plans, and steel erection details.
  
• Experience working with both bolted and welded steel connections.
  
• Comfortable working at heights, from aerial lifts, and in active commercial construction environments.
  
• Dependable transportation and the ability to report to varying project locations.
  
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally as project needs require.
  
• Welding certifications, OSHA training, and aerial-lift or equipment certifications are preferred.