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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time structural steel erector in the United States is $23.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Structural Steel Erector vs Structural Steel Fabricator?

AspectFull Time Structural Steel ErectorStructural Steel Fabricator
Primary RoleAssembles and installs steel frameworks on construction sitesManufactures steel components in a workshop or factory
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, physically demandingFactory or workshop, controlled environment
CredentialsOSHA safety training, OSHA 10/30, possibly rigging certificationsWelding certifications, OSHA safety training
Industry UsageConstruction projects, infrastructure, commercial buildingsSteel manufacturing, fabrication shops, supply chain

Full Time Structural Steel Erectors focus on assembling and installing steel structures on-site, requiring physical labor and safety certifications. Structural Steel Fabricators manufacture steel components in factories, emphasizing welding and fabrication skills. Both roles are essential in steel construction but differ in work environment and responsibilities.

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Ironworker, Structural Steel

Ironworker, Structural Steel

United Steel Inc.

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Come join the team atUnited Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals!


United Steel is currently seeking an Ironworker, Structural Steel. This position is responsible for laying out and fabricating structural steel and sheet metal in order to build metal structures. Welds and cuts steel, interprets blueprints, and works with concrete reinforcing steel bars.


Please click or copy the link below to complete a pre-hire survey. It must be completed to be considered for the position. It will open in a separate window. Applicants will not be considered until completing this process.

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Installing plumb cables (not plumbing building).
  • Bolting up and snapping bolts (additional safety training required)
  • Laying deck - Sloped.
  • Controlled deck zone safety training.
  • Small tool training: torches, deck, saw, welders, drills
  • Welder - 3/8 flat, vertical and overhead
  • Lift certification - Safety.
  • Fasten deck.
  • Spread joist.
  • Weld joist.
  • Spread and weld (bolt) bridging - all types.
  • Install safety cable and perimeter protection.
  • Forklift training.
  • Crane hand signals (review).
  • Unloading truck
  • Shake out.
  • Installing stanchions, rat lines on beams before erecting.
  • Blueprint reading.
  • Rigger (ground man) - safety/equipment
  • Welder - wire feeder all positions.
  • Connecting.
  • Sequencing of steel erection - advanced MP drawing training
  • Lintel Layout
  • Detail worker - perimeter angle, kickers, seismic, accessories



Qualifications


  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and willingness to travel to jobsites.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

  • Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills.
  • Must pass criminal background check and drug test.


Working Conditions


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of condition within a manufacturing environment. The company provides engineering controls, PPE and regular training to mitigate the employee's exposure to these elements.



We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits and more. Please send your resume and cover letter using the link.



https://www.unitedsteel.com

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