About This Role
This role is for an experienced Ironworker, offering immediate and steady work across the Greater Richmond area. The position involves working on commercial, industrial, and structural projects, with opportunities for Field Ironworkers, Shop Ironworkers, and Field Riggers.
Responsibilities
- Erect, connect, fit, bolt, and weld structural steel (field)
- Fabricate, cut, layout, and weld steel components (shop)
- Rig and hoist structural steel and equipment; signal cranes
- Install decking, joists, stairs, ladders, and handrails
- Read blueprints and shop drawings
- Work safely in industrial and commercial environments per OSHA standards
Requirements
- 4+ years of Ironworker experience, Journeyman-level
- Experience in structural steel erection, shop fabrication, rigging, or welding
- Reliable attendance and strong safety/work ethic
- Able to pass required drug screening
- Own basic trade tools (spud wrench, sleever bar, bull pins, tape measure, welding hood)
- Journeyman Ironworkers with experience in structural steel erection and connection
- Shop Ironworkers with experience in fabrication, layout, cutting, and shop welding
- Field Riggers with experience in rigging, hoisting, and crane signaling
- Stick (SMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welders
- Industrial construction and maintenance experience
- Commercial and structural steel experience
Nice to have:
- Current welding certifications
- Crane signaling certification
- Industrial maintenance experience
- Bridge or heavy structural steel experience
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Annual raises
- Contractor-funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Contractor-funded pension and annuity retirement
- Journeyman Upgrade training and continuing education through IMPACT
- Strong union representation and steady work with reputable signatory contractors
- 401(k)
- Professional development assistance
Important Details
- Schedule: No less than 40.0 hours per week
- Project types: Commercial construction, industrial facilities, structural steel erection, fabrication and shop work, and industrial maintenance and repair across the Richmond and Central Virginia markets
About the Company
Ironworkers Local 28 is hiring for work throughout the Greater Richmond area.