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Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Newport, KY · On-site

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

... Ironworker Foreman with commercial/industrial experience to join the team. EGC employs more than ... We offer general, commercial, and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for millwright ironworker in the United States is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Millwright Ironworker is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy machinery and industrial equipment, often working with structural iron and steel. They are responsible for reading blueprints, aligning and assembling machinery, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently. This role is essential in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and power generation. Millwright Ironworkers must have strong mechanical skills, precision, and the ability to work with tools like welders, hoists, and hydraulic systems. The job often involves working at heights and in various environments, requiring physical strength and attention to safety protocols.

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To thrive as a Millwright Ironworker, you need strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in reading blueprints, and experience with assembling, installing, and maintaining industrial machinery and structural components, often supported by formal apprenticeship training or technical certification. Familiarity with specialized tools such as welding equipment, hoists, precision measuring instruments, and safety systems like lockout/tagout is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure safe, precise, and efficient installation and maintenance of complex machinery and structures in industrial environments.

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Millwright Ironworkers often work in industrial settings such as manufacturing plants, construction sites, power plants, and refineries where heavy machinery installation, repair, and structural steel assembly are required. You can expect to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes at significant heights or in confined spaces, and to handle physically demanding tasks. Safety is a top priority, and you'll regularly collaborate with engineers, equipment operators, and other trades. Daily responsibilities may include hoisting and aligning machinery, assembling structural frameworks, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. This dynamic and hands-on environment offers opportunities to develop specialized skills and advance to supervisory or project management roles over time.
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Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Messer Construction

Covington, KY

$22.50 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 hours ago

Messer Construction rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking an Ironworker Foreman with commercial/industrial experience to join the team. 
EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.  We offer general, commercial, and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers.  EGC is proud to be a part of the Messer family of companies, and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live. 
What You Will Do:  
  • Lead and oversee field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities associated with industrial piping projects. 
  • Act as the primary on-site leader for ironwork operations, coordinating daily tasks, managing crew performance, and collaborating with project management to maintain smoot jobsite execution. 
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to crew members. 
  • Read and interpret structural drawings, piping supports, blueprints, and specifications. 
  • Oversee structural steel erection, pipe support installation, fabrication, rigging and layout work. 
  • Coordinate with millwrights, pipefitters, welders and other trades to maintain workflow. 
  • Enforce all safety regulations, including fall protection, rigging standards, and hazard controls. 
  • Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and incident reports as required. 
What You Will Bring: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • 8+ years of ironworking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or foreman role. 
  • Strong working knowledge of industrial piping environments, including pipe supports and structural steel interfaces. 
  • OSHA 10 certification 
  • NCCER Ironworker or Rigging Certification preferred. 
 EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function. 
 
All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. 
We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you would like to join our team of employee-owners and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please visit our website at https://www.egcconst.com/careers/ 
EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. 
EGC is committed to a diverse workforce. 
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