Ironworker 3
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance
Ironworker 3
Location:
Tempe, AZ, US, 85281
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role SummaryThe 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 streel 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
- Core
Utilizes knowledge of iron working practices and tools
Handles structural components of buildings including beams, columns and other related items
Assists in repairing or modifying structural and miscellaneous steel as needed under direction from foremen or project leadership
Places structural members under supervision ensuring safe and consistent practices are followed
Installs and fastens metal decking for floors, and roofs
Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards
Adheres to JE Dunn safety standards
Role requires personal ownership of all necessary hand tools and pouches
Expected behavioral standards:
Shows up and is ready to work when scheduled
Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible
Shows respect for yourself and others
Works safely
Has a can-do attitude
- Additional Core
Welds structural components together ensuring the framework is solid and safe
Modifies existing metal components by cutting or welding to create unique, project specific components
Proficient in various types of welding
Leads by example, providing proper guidance and instructions to iron working team
Teaches and trains the team to perform scope of work to the highest quality standard
Demonstrates excellent expertise in miscellaneous metalworking, welding and structural assembly
Reads and understands project plans with applicable scope of work
Responsible for completing JE Dunn reports and pre-task planning
Responsible for material forecasting for specific tasks
Coordinates and implements safety procedures for tasks
Coordinates with foreman on upcoming work and durations
Ability to perform work accurately and 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
Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to 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 to 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, BalancingOccasional activity:
Sitting, Viewing Computer ScreenSpecific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location
The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Non Union.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal…
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