Ironworker
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Building Maintenance, General Labor
Ironworker 3
Location:
Tempe, AZ, US, 85281
The Ironworker 3 will be responsible for performing increasingly complex structural steel and other miscellaneous tasks on a variety of construction projects including new construction, renovations, and other project types. Ironworkers utilize a variety of tools and specialized equipment. Duties may include erecting structural steel and bolting beams, columns and other components together. In addition, this role will perform occasional administrative work in support of project leadership.
Role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types, and build phases drastically vary. This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of Ironworkers at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy and Decision-Making:
Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor. - Career Path:
Trade Foreman 1.
- Utilize knowledge of iron working practices and tools.
- Handle structural components of buildings including beams, columns and other related items.
- Assist in repairing or modifying structural and miscellaneous steel as needed under direction from foremen or project leadership.
- Place structural members under supervision ensuring safe and consistent practices are followed.
- Install and fasten metal decking for floors and roofs.
- Ensure PPE compliance and follow OSHA standards.
- Adhere to JE Dunn safety standards.
- Maintain personal ownership of all necessary hand tools and pouches.
- Expected behavioral standards:
- Show up and be ready to work when scheduled.
- Communicate absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible.
- Show respect for yourself and others.
- Work safely.
- Have a can‑do attitude.
- Weld structural components together ensuring the framework is solid and safe.
- Modify existing metal components by cutting or welding to create unique, project‑specific components.
- Proficient in various types of welding.
- Lead by example, providing proper guidance and instructions to the iron working team.
- Teach and train the team to perform scope of work to the highest quality standard.
- Demonstrate excellent expertise in miscellaneous metalworking, welding and structural assembly.
- Read and understand project plans with applicable scope of work.
- Complete JE Dunn reports and pre‑task planning.
- Forecast material for specific tasks.
- Coordinate and implement safety procedures for tasks.
- Coordinate with foreman on upcoming work and durations.
- Perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
- Knowledge of all iron working hand tools; use and own all required hand tools and pouches.
- Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math.
- Complete assigned duties with minimal guidance.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
- Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- 5+ years’ experience in specific trade (Preferred).
- 5+ years commercial construction experience (Preferred).
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
- Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
- May require use of respirator.
- Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow work spaces, various depths (trenches).
- Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling, balancing.
- Occasional activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.
- Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location.
The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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