Structural Steel Welder — Growth & Safety‑Focused Erection Roles

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction is seeking a structural steel welder to join our steel erection group in Newport. You will weld structural steel connections for new and retrofit projects, inspect welds, and assist with bolt up and rigging, ensuring safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates hold a stick welding certification, OSHA 10/30 is preferred, and have transportation and good communication skills. Willingness to travel and work in varying weather conditions is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel connections for new and retrofit steel erection projects.
• Inspect welds as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Fitting, connecting and bolt up of structural steel.
• Steel cutting with a torch and grinding.
• Assist with steel erection connecting and bolt up.
• Equipment rigging.
• Pre engineered metal building erection.
• Follow job site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards to protect self and others.

Skills

Stick welding certification

OSHA 10/30 certification

Lift trained

RTF forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torch cutting

Grinding tools

Job description

EGC Construction is seeking a structural steel welder to join our steel erection group in Newport. You will weld structural steel connections for new and retrofit projects, inspect welds, and assist with bolt up and rigging, ensuring safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates hold a stick welding certification, OSHA 10/30 is preferred, and have transportation and good communication skills. Willingness to travel and work in varying weather conditions is required.