Steel Assembler

Steel Structure Assembler

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field-Based

Key Responsibilities

• Install structural steel components including columns, beams, purlins, girts, and bracing systems.

• Perform steel framing installation for pre-engineered and conventional steel structures.

• Install metal wall panels, roofing systems, and trim components as required.

• Align, level, plumb, and secure steel members using appropriate tools and equipment.

• Read and follow basic blueprints, erection drawings, and installation instructions.

• Safely operate boom lifts, scissor lifts, and all-terrain forklifts.

• Perform bolting, torqueing, and fastening operations to specification.

• Maintain jobsite organization, tool accountability, and material control.

• Follow OSHA regulations, fall protection requirements, and site-specific safety plans.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members to support safe and efficient operations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ironwork, steel erection, or pre-engineered metal building installation.

• Proven experience with steel framing installation (pre-engineered or conventional).

• Working knowledge of hand and power tools used in steel construction.

• Basic equipment operation experience, including:

• Boom lifts

• Scissor lifts

• All-terrain forklifts

• OSHA 10 certification required.

• Ability to work at heights and in varying outdoor conditions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

  Preferred / Additional Skills

  • Basic blueprint and erection drawing reading.

  • Metal panel and trim installation experience.

  • Roofing system installation experience.

  Required Tools & Equipment

  Note: Technicians must have all required personal tools on-site and in their possession as outlined below. Tools marked with (*) are provided but must still be carried and used as required. Tools not carried in tool pouches must be kept in a jobsite tool bag (not in a personal vehicle).

  Tools Required on Person at All Times

  • ¼” Drive Impact with bits *

  • Hard hat

  • Tool bags / deep well tool pouches

  • Two (2) markers and two (2) pencils

  • 35’ tape measure

  • Speed square

  • Utility knife

  • Hammer

  • 1” wood chisel

  • Line-up pin

  • Channel locks

  Roofing Tools

  • Paint or gasket scraper

  • Nail set

  • Small ½” drive impact (MR24 roof) *

  Trimming / Walling Tools

  • Red and green offset snips

  • Chalk line

  • Nail set

  • Torpedo level

  • Paint or gasket scraper

  • Irwin 21711 clamps

  Steel Installation Tools

  • Bull pin *

  • Beater *

  • ¾” and 7/8” sockets with adapters

  • Two (2) 6R clamps

  • Sleever bar *

  • Torpedo level

  • Appropriate size wrench *

  • Large ½” or ¾” impact with appropriate sockets

  Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to lift, carry, and handle steel components and tools.

  • Ability to work at heights using fall protection.

  • Ability to stand, climb, kneel, and work in outdoor environments for extended periods.

  • Required use of PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toe work boots.

  Additional Requirements

  • Candidates must supply their own hand tools, deep well tool pouches, and safety-toe work boots.

  • Reliable transportation to job sites.

  • Willingness to travel to project locations as required.