Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to enter EZARC's Apprenticeship Program to become certified Journeyman Ironworkers (JIW). The job description is as follows:

Duties And Responsibilities

Follow EZARC apprenticeship program to become Journeyman Ironworker. Learn how to read and interpret construction drawings. Assist with layout & erection of Structural steel; ex. iron or steel girders, columns, connections, tube steel, Unistrut and other construction materials to form buildings, canopies, staircases and other structures. Work with Journeyman Ironworker (JIW) to verify material, measurements, and specifications prior to starting work. Work alongside a crew to perform the erection of structural steel members. Assist with rigging and hoisting of steel members, loading or unloading of construction materials. Learn cutting, welding, fitting, bolting, fastening of steel members, install decking, "high and tight" work. Work at heights using fall protection equipment. Learn to utilize aerial lifts and other equipment, power tools, etc. Maintain high standard of quality; learn to perform quality checks on own work and that of others. Maintain a high standard of safety culture. Learn to problem solve. *Applicant will be trained and expected to pass AWS D1.1 and/or D1.3 welding certification test once deemed ready by supervisor. **Applicant will be required to take min. OSHA 10 certification after probationary period. Employee will be expected to cover all fees for testing not passed.

Qualifications

Previous education and/or experience in structural welding, manufacturing, or other related fields, preferred. Familiarity with steel fabrication & welding tools and procedures, preferred. Familiarity with shop drawings, engineering blueprints and schematics, preferred. Any OSHA/Safety certifications are a plus. Reliable transportation to/from work. Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Tool Requirements

Basic ironworking hand tools including spud crescent, sleeverbar, bull pin, sledgehammer, speed square, min 25' tape measure, hard spuds typ. size, bolt bags, scabbard, etc. must be supplied by the applicant. Personal tool boxes, gang boxes, power tools, and fall protection harnesses permitted with waiver

Working Conditions

Shift times vary based on season and available sunlight throughout the year (for example winter beginning 6:00 AM ending 4:30 PM and summer beginning 5:00 AM ending 3:30 PM) Outdoors working environment; adverse weather and other adverse shop and field circumstances

Physical Requirements

Work up to a 12-hour shift conducting physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds (with appropriate training). Will lift, push or pull objects up to 70 pounds Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures Ability to reach above shoulder heights and below the waist Ability to stoop, kneel, or bend Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.) Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas

How this job compares in Chandler, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 97 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 19 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 175 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

EZARC currently has 5 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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