Structural Steel Welder - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction in Newport, KY is seeking a structural steel welder for our steel erection group. You will weld connections, inspect welds, and assist with fitting, bolt-up, and pre-engineered building erection on new and retrofit projects.

Requirements include welding certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, OSHA 10/30 preferred (or obtained before start), and forklift/ lift experience. Travel may be required; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding certification required for structural work.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred; if not, it must be obtained before starting.
• Lifting and forklift operation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel connections on new and retrofit projects.
• Inspect welds to meet specifications.
• Fit, connect and bolt structural steel and prepare assemblies.
• Cut steel with torch and grind as needed.
• Assist with steel erection and pre-engineered buildings.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean job site.

Skills

Welding certification

Lift training

OSHA 10/30

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

RTF experience

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

EGC Construction is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel erectors .

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

We are currently seeking structural steel welder for our steel erection group . Iron worker and metal building erection is a plus but not required.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 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.

What You Will Bring:

• Must be able to certify in stick structural welding
• OSHA 10/30 Certified, preferred. If you do not have OSHA 10/30, it will be required before starting the position (certification paid by company)
• Lift trained
• RTF and forklift experience

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

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.