• Iron Worker

    Aerotek (Midland, MI)


    Job Title: Iron Worker

    Job Description

    As an Iron Worker, you will play a crucial role in building industrial facilities, structures, and warehouses. You will work with structural steel and iron to frame and erect various structures. Your expertise in fitting and assembling structural frameworks using hand tools and welding equipment, while following blueprint specifications, will be vital. You will be expected to work comfortably around cranes, utilizing chokers, crane signals, and rigging. Tack welding parts and welding structural steel onsite will be part of your daily tasks. Reading project layouts and blueprints is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Build industrial facilities, structures, and warehouses using structural steel and iron.

    + Frame and erect iron and structural steel structures.

    + Fit and assemble structural frameworks using hand tools and welding equipment.

    + Follow blueprint specifications for construction projects.

    + Work comfortably around cranes, handling chokers, crane signals, and rigging.

    + Perform tack welding and welding of structural steel onsite.

    + Read and interpret project layouts and blueprints.

    Essential Skills

    + Metal framing

    + Carpentry

    + Iron work

    + Metal stud framing

    + Iron/Steel erection

    + Industrial or commercial carpentry

    + Welding (Tack welding structural steel)

    + Blueprint reading

    + OSHA 10 certification

    + Framing

    + Sheet metal work

    + Sheet metal cutting

    + Structural steel handling

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with tools such as Bull Pin, Erection Wrench, Snap Hook, Saws/Cutting Wheels, Hammer, Chalk Line, Triangle, etc.

    + Experience as Iron Workers or Millwrights

    + Ability to read a tape measure

    + Rigging skills

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a family-owned company that has been in business for 40 years, providing stability and a strong sense of community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career rather than just hold a job, with ample room for growth and advancement.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will be working on industrial construction sites, primarily on the first shift from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Expect to work in a dynamic environment where safety and teamwork are prioritized.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midland, MI.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $25.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Midland,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.