Structural Steel Welder - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, headquartered in Newport, Kentucky, seeks a structural steel welder for the steel erection group. The role involves welding, fitting, and bolting structural steel for new and retrofit projects, with emphasis on safety and quality on site.

Candidates must certify in stick welding, have or obtain OSHA 10/30, and possess lift and forklift experience. Travel and weather adaptability are required. EGC offers a comprehensive compensation package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in stick structural welding or equivalent.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred; if not held, required before starting (paid by company).
• Lift trained and forklift experience required.
• Must have transportation and good communication skills.
• Willing to travel; capable of working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel connections for new and retrofit projects.
• Inspect welds to meet product specifications.
• Fit, connect and bolt up structural steel pieces.
• Cut steel with a torch and grind as needed.
• Assist with steel erection connections and bolt up.
• Support pre-engineered metal building erection.
• Follow job site safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe area.

Skills

Welding

Stick welding certification

OSHA 10/30 certified

Forklift experience

Lift trained

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torch cutting

Job description

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.