Structural Metal Decking Ironworker​/Welder

Build America with Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc.

Picture your morning: the sun comes up over a new steel frame, your crew rallies for a safety huddle, and you’re the pro everyone counts on to place and secure the metal deck with precision. Some days you’re welding; other days you’re setting shear studs to tie the structure together. You wrap up by logging time on your device, checking tools, and prepping for tomorrow’s push.

If that sounds like your kind of day, we’d like to meet you.

The Role We’re hiring a reliable, safety-minded Structural Metal Decking Ironworker/Welder to install or weld sheet metal decking on steel framing and perform shear stud installation across projects nationwide.

What You’ll DoLay and fasten sheet metal decking on structural steel

Perform welding and shear stud installation on steel framing

Operate hand, power, pneumatic, and powder‑actuated tools safely

Care for and maintain tools/equipment to keep them job-ready

Accurately record time and attendance using mobile technology

Follow OSHA, customer, and company safety standards at all times

Tackle additional site duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring
100% nationwide travel required. Projects typically last 2–3 months, and when one wraps, your crew moves to the next city/state.

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. and work at heights over 40 feet

Experience with hand, power, pneumatic, and powder‑actuated tools

Comfort working outdoors in heat and cold Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
OSHA 10‑Hour Construction Safety Welding Certification Aerial Lift Certification Physical Demands Stand and walk for extended periods

Use hands to handle and grip tools/equipment

Reach with hands and arms Climb and balance

Stoop, kneel, and crouch

Talk and hear clearly

Lift more than 75 lbs.

Work Environment Active construction sites

Heights greater than 40 ft.

Outdoor conditions (heat and cold)
Frequent use of hand, power, pneumatic, and powder‑actuated tools

Schedule & Travel Full‑time, hourly; daytime shift only

Work hours follow jobsite needs and may vary seasonally and with weather

Project locations nationwide, including NM, TX, VA, AZ, SC, GA, MS, AR, FL, MD, and more

Benefits

Per Diem Affordable health insurance

Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with 6% match

Holiday & Vacation/PTO payProficiencies

Driver’s License Industrial Construction OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
Construction Site Installation Warehouse Experience Material Handler Experience If you’re dedicated and experienced in sheet metal deck installation and ironwork, apply now and grow with Gardner‑Watson Decking, Inc.