Ironworker

About the Role

The Ironworker 3 is responsible for performing increasingly complex structural steel and miscellaneous tasks on a variety of construction projects, including new construction, renovations, and others. Duties involve erecting structural steel, bolting beams, columns, and components, and occasional administrative support for project leadership. Specific tasks vary greatly by project type and phase, all supporting JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. • 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 • 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 • Leads by example, providing proper guidance and instructions to ironworking team • Teaches and trains the team to perform scope of work to the highest quality standard • Completes JE Dunn reports and pre‑task planning • Forecasts material needs for specific tasks • Coordinates and implements safety procedures for tasks • Coordinates with foreman on upcoming work and durations

Key Responsibilities

• ▸structural erection
• ▸metal decking
• ▸welding
• ▸safety coordination
• ▸material forecasting
• ▸team training

What You Bring

Ironworkers must adhere to PPE and OSHA standards, follow JE Dunn safety policies, and maintain personal ownership of required hand tools. Expected behaviors include punctuality, communication of absences, respect, safety focus, and a can‑do attitude. Successful candidates demonstrate accurate, timely work, strong verbal and written communication, deep knowledge of ironworking trades and tools, basic layout and construction math, and the ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service and teamwork. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with apprenticeship, vocational or trade training. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Ideally, candidates have five or more years of trade experience and commercial construction background. The position may require lifting up to 50 lb, exposure to extreme temperatures, work at heights, narrow spaces, and non‑traditional hours. Additional requirements include respirator use and various physical activities. This role offers the Skilled Trade Non‑Union benefits package. • Utilizes knowledge of ironworking practices and tools • Requires personal ownership of all necessary hand tools and pouches • Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible • Proficient in various types of welding • Demonstrates excellent expertise in miscellaneous metalworking, welding and structural assembly • Reads and understands project plans with applicable scope of work • 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 ironworking 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) • Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of formal education • 5+ years’ experience in specific trade (Preferred) • 5+ years commercial construction experience (Preferred)

Requirements

• ▸welding
• ▸ironworking
• ▸hand tools
• ▸apprenticeship
• ▸5+ years
• ▸communication

Benefits

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.

Work Environment

Onsite