Job Description

Overview

The Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Erector is responsible for safely assembling, erecting, and installing structural steel systems and related building components for Southwest Building Solutions projects, ensuring high-quality construction and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and erect pre-engineered metal building systems according to construction drawings and specifications.
  • Install primary and secondary structural steel components.
  • Install roof systems, wall panels, trim, insulation, doors, windows, and related components.
  • Perform layout, alignment, and fastening of structural members.
  • Verify proper fit and alignment during installation.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and erection plans.
  • Assist with structural steel alignment, bolting, and final assembly.
  • Safely guide structural components during crane operations.
  • Assemble rigging and hoisting equipment following safety procedures.
  • Assist with field modifications as approved by project leadership.
  • Safely operate aerial lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, and telehandlers.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections before operation.
  • Report equipment deficiencies immediately.
  • Secure and maintain company tools and equipment.
  • Complete work according to company quality standards and project specifications.
  • Verify installed components meet layout and installation requirements.
  • Identify workmanship concerns and communicate issues to the Foreman.
  • Participate in punch list completion and final quality inspections.
  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Participate in daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety meetings.
  • Identify unsafe conditions and report hazards immediately.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Load, unload, stage, and organize construction materials.
  • Safely move materials using approved equipment and rigging methods.
  • Protect materials from damage during storage and installation.
  • Work effectively as a member of a field construction crew.
  • Communicate professionally with team members and customers.
  • Support fellow crew members to achieve project goals.
  • Participate in company training and skills development opportunities.
  • Learn new construction techniques and installation methods.
  • Cross-train in additional field responsibilities.

Additional Information

  • This position operates primarily on active construction jobsites throughout Arizona.
  • The PEMB Erector works closely with Foremen, Assistant Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, and fellow field personnel.

How this job compares in Peoria, 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 $25–$38/hr across 200 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 Peoria, AZ

Peoria, AZ currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 499 other active welding openings from 253 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Peoria, or widen the search to Arizona.

Southwest Building Solutions currently has 2 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 Sundt Construction (27), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (20), and EZARC (19). 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 Chandler at $36/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Peoria, AZ

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