Union Ironworker Apprentice: Learn, Lift & Build

Mortenson Construction; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Ironworker Apprentice to learn and assist journeymen in marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures. The role emphasizes hands-on training on site and adherence to safety protocols.

Duties include handling materials, supporting crane operations, reading safety docs, and performing routine maintenance. The position requires a High School diploma, enrollment in an Apprenticeship Aptitude Program, a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled in Apprenticeship Aptitude Program.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication).
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Responsibilities

• Select, clean, and install reinforcing rods as directed by journeymen.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish workers with materials, tools, and equipment.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials; perform minor maintenance or cleaning of journeymen's tools and equipment.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation; bend steel rods with hand tools or rod-bending machine; supply wire mesh to journeymen.
• Measure and mark layout for installation; weld brackets to lintels, sills, columns, and other structural framework; drill holes in metal, concrete, and masonry structures using portable power drills, air-hammer, and/or hand tools; cut, miter, and bevel metal trim and cover plates to size; bolt, clip, weld, or solder ironwork together and to brackets or anchors; verify level and plumbness; bolt newel posts, balusters, and other parts of stairways and stair rails to support; fasten cover plates and mold in place with metal screws.
• Receive and offload all major components; install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation; connect blades to hub; set base and tower sections; manage taglines; assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Climb ladders - average 80m
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in Apprenticeship Aptitude Program

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Ironworker Apprentice to learn and assist journeymen in marking, positioning, and securing structural steel members to reinforce concrete or building structures. The role emphasizes hands-on training on site and adherence to safety protocols.

Duties include handling materials, supporting crane operations, reading safety docs, and performing routine maintenance. The position requires a High School diploma, enrollment in an Apprenticeship Aptitude Program, a