Structural Ironworker
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Welders for projects located in or around Stonington CT. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $26-$33/hour for Laborers and $40-$46/hour for Journeymen based on experience and skill level. If you are a Ironworker and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
- Assemble and install structural steel components
- Hoist, position, and align structural steel members, columns, and girders
- Connect structural steel using bolts, wire, and welds
- Cut, place, and tie reinforcing steel (rebar) for concrete footings, walls, and slabs
- Follow behind connectors to secure the structural framework of the building
- Operate impact wrenches, torque wrenches, and tension control (TC) guns
- Align steel members using spud wrenches, drift pins, and other alignment tools
- Install, tighten, and snap bolts to engineering specifications
- Work safely on beams, scaffolding, and structural framing while utilizing fall protection equipment
- Follow all OSHA and job site safety requirements
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of structural iron working or bolt-up crew experience
- OSHA 10 certification; TI may provide qualified candidates
- Must have experience with structural steel erection and concrete reinforcement
- Must have knowledge of welding, rigging, and harness safety
- Must have own basic hand tools, including spud wrenches and tool belt/frogs
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and work long shifts in varying weather conditions
- Must be comfortable working at heights and able to safely work on structural framing and scaffolding
- Must maintain strict adherence to OSHA fall protection standards
Preferred:
- AWS certification
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
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