Description
A premier steel erection contractor in the Chicago metropolitan area is expanding its crew for the upcoming season. We specialize in the structural steel framing for large-scale commercial, industrial, and logistics facilities. If you are an experienced Ironworker who thrives at heights and takes pride in building the city's skyline, we want you on our team.
Core duties on the job:
- Rigging and signaling crane operators to hoist steel columns, beams, and trusses into position.
- Connecting structural steel using high-strength bolts, impact wrenches, and drift pins.
- Performing structural welding (SMAW, FCAW) to secure connections and install miscellaneous metals.
- Installing metal decking, laying out roof joists, and erecting cold-formed steel framing.
- Rigging and setting heavy precast concrete elements and equipment on the structural frame.
Requirements for the role:
- Valid Journeyman Ironworker ticket or equivalent certification, with a minimum of 3 years in commercial steel erection.
- Current certification for working at heights, rigging, and signaling (OSHA compliant).
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel erection drawings and connection details.
- Physical fitness, excellent balance, and a strict commitment to safety protocols (100% tie-off rules).
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and occasional overtime to meet deadlines.
We offer:
- A highly competitive wage of $85,000 USD per year, with substantial overtime opportunities.
- Full union benefits, including pension, health insurance, and paid time off.
- Provision of all necessary PPE, specialized tools, and fall protection equipment.
- A structured schedule (Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM), with weekends off unless a critical pour or lift is scheduled.
- A strong safety culture where every worker has the authority to stop work if conditions are unsafe.