Travel Per Diem Iron Worker

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Health advocacy

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced iron workers for a data center and AI supercomputing project. The role requires erecting structural steel, bolt-up and rigging, installing stairs, decks and supporting components.

Travel and overtime are expected as the project participates from Houston, TX to sites like Southaven, MS. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers lucrative hourly pay in the $30–$60/hr range, per diem, fully onsite work, and comprehensive benefits through Aerotek.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ironworker experience.
• Structural steel erection experience required.
• Bolt-up and rigging experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and erection plans.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel.

Skills

Ironworker exp

Structural steel erection

Bolt-up & rigging

Blueprint reading

OSHA 10

Transportation

Overtime & travel

Job description

NOW HIRING: TRAVEL IRON WORKERS

DATA CENTER & AI SUPERCOMPUTING PROJECT

Southaven, MS

$30-$60/HR DOE

$160 PER DIEM - PAID 7 DAYS/WEEK ($1,120 WEEKLY)

6 DAYS/WEEK | 12-HOUR SHIFTS

LONG-TERM WORK

Travelers Welcome

WE'RE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED IRON WORKERS WHO CAN:

• Erect structural steel including columns, beams, bracing, joists, and metal decking
• Perform bolt-up, connecting, torqueing, and welding
• Install stairs, handrails, catwalks, platforms, grating, and miscellaneous metals
• Rig, hoist, and set steel using cranes, chain falls, and approved rigging equipment
• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, and shop drawings
• Install pipe racks, equipment supports, mezzanines, and support steel
• Work safely at heights while following OSHA and fall protection requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ Years of Ironworker Experience
• Structural Steel Erection Experience
• Bolt-Up & Rigging Experience
• Ability to Read Blueprints
• OSHA 10 Preferred
• Reliable Transportation
• Willingness to Work Overtime and Travel

WHAT YOU'LL BE BUILDING

• State-of-the-Art Data Centers
• AI Supercomputing Facilities
• Electrical Substations
• Cooling Plants & Infrastructure
• Heavy Industrial Construction Projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.