Travel Iron Worker – Build AI Data Centers (Per Diem)

Aerotek; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced iron worker for a Detroit, MI contract-to-hire role supporting data center and AI compute facility builds. You will erect structural steel, install supports, racks, and decking, and work with cranes and lifting gear to position heavy elements.

The position requires 3+ years of ironworking, the ability to read erection drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and working outdoors at height. Onsite with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years ironworking experience on heavy‑civil or industrial projects.
• Ability to read structural/erection drawings and follow codes.
• Comfort working at height and in outdoor construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steel for data center infrastructure and site buildings.
• Install stairs, ladders, platforms, catwalks, handrails, and embeds.
• Install pipe racks, cable trays, and support steel for cooling and IT systems.
• Rig, hoist, and set structural members with cranes and lifting gear.
• Bolt, weld, and align connections per drawings and AWS/AISC standards.
• Coordinate with civil/mechanical/electrical crews as required.

Skills

Ironworking experience

Read structural drawings

Safety mindset OSHA 10

Work at heights outdoors

Rigging and signaling

Tools

Cranes

Aerial lifts

Ladders and material handling

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an experienced iron worker for a Detroit, MI contract-to-hire role supporting data center and AI compute facility builds. You will erect structural steel, install supports, racks, and decking, and work with cranes and lifting gear to position heavy elements.

The position requires 3+ years of ironworking, the ability to read erection drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and working outdoors at height. Onsite with competitive pay and benefits.