Structural Ironworker

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fabricator / Erector

Walnut Bottom, PA | $25–$35/hour DOE | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Full-time / Direct Hire

We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator / Erector for full-time shop and field work.

This is not an entry-level welding position . We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication and/or erection . Candidates whose background is limited to production welding or general welding without structural steel experience will not be considered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Fabricate structural steel components including beams, columns, frames, supports, and related assemblies
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and project specifications
• Measure, cut, fit, weld, and assemble structural steel components
• Perform structural welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication work
• Erect structural steel in the field according to drawings and specifications
• Set, align, and install beams, columns, RTU frames, and other steel components
• Work with cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
• Verify fit-up, alignment, dimensions, and installation quality
• Perform shop and field work on new construction and existing structures
• Follow all jobsite and shop safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of structural steel fabrication and/or erection experience preferred
• Proven experience working with structural steel — not welding alone
• Ability to read and understand structural shop drawings and blueprints
• Experience fabricating and assembling beams, columns, frames, and structural components
• Experience erecting structural steel in the field strongly preferred
• Strong welding, cutting, fitting, and fabrication skills
• Experience working around cranes, lifts, and forklifts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
• Strong attention to measurements, fit-up, alignment, and quality
• Safety-minded and dependable
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to complete pre-employment physical and drug screening

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be comfortable:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Climbing and working at elevation
• Bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive physical work
• Regularly lifting up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally lifting or handling loads up to 100 lbs
• Performing manual labor in both shop and field environments

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$35/hour based on experience
• Candidates with significant structural steel fabrication/erection experience may qualify toward the top of the range
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Additional benefits available after applicable waiting period

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

If you have real structural steel experience and can fabricate, fit, read drawings, and work in the field erecting steel , we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.

We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.

Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.

We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.

We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.

The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.

At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.

Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.

If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.

Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.

Company Description

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.\r\n\r\nOur goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.\r\n\r\nWe want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.\r\n\r\nThe employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.\r\n\r\nAt Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.\r\n\r\nDirect Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.