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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Ironworker to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing and assembling structural steel, miscellaneous metal components, and other related materials on construction sites.

Responsibilities

  • Safely perform installation and assembly of structural steel and miscellaneous metal components according to project specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and technical drawings to determine the correct placement and assembly of materials.
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment to lift, position, and secure metal structures accurately.
  • Collaborate with other construction professionals such as welders, crane operators, and general contractors to complete projects efficiently.
  • Inspect work for quality control, ensuring that all installations meet industry standards and project requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency on site.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Ironworker or in a similar role within the construction industry.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and construction plans accurately.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols related to working with steel, metal components, and construction equipment.
  • Physical strength and stamina to perform demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
  • Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively on-site.
  • Certification in OSHA safety standards or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
  • Work Location: In person.

Benefits

PTO
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How this job compares in Denver, CO

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting comes in about 16% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs in Denver, CO, where the middle half runs $24–$44/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 38% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Denver, CO

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Denver, CO right now, from 7 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 80 other active welding openings from 52 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Denver, or widen the search to Colorado.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are RK Industries (8), Welding Shop in Denver, CO (6), and Martin Marietta (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Colorado, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pueblo at $38/hr, Louisville at $35/hr, and Denver at $34/hr. Denver is among them.

Similar openings near Denver, CO

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. ironworker figures were last recalculated when this page was built.