Structural Metal Decking Installer (Field Ironwork)

Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc. is adding a field installer to our new construction crew to help deliver high-quality sheet metal decking installations nationwide. You’ll work on active construction sites, placing and fastening metal decking to steel framing, welding as needed, and performing shear stud installation with a strong focus on safety and craftsmanship.

A Day in the Field

• Kick off with a site safety briefing and tool check.
• Lay out, align, and securely attach metal decking on steel structures.
• Weld decking and complete shear stud installation when required by the scope.
• Use hand, power, pneumatic, and powder‑actuated tools efficiently and safely.
• Keep tools and equipment in top working order.
• Record accurate time and attendance at the end of each workday.
• Follow OSHA, customer, and company safety standards without exception.
• Support teammates with additional site tasks as assigned.

What It Takes

• 100% nationwide travel required; projects rotate to different cities/states.
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs and work at heights over 40 feet.
• Comfort working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Hands-on experience with hand, power, pneumatic, and powder‑actuated tools.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious mindset with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Schedule & Project Locations

• Full-time, hourly role on daytime shift only.
• When a project wraps, you’ll travel to the next active site.
• Hours vary slightly with site needs and seasonal conditions.
• Active and upcoming sites across GA, NM, TX, LA, VA, AZ, SC, MD, and more.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

• OSHA 10‑Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Welding Certification
• Aerial Lift Certification

Benefits

• Per Diem
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Match (6%)
• Holiday & Vacation/PTO Pay

Proficiencies

• Driver's License
• Industrial Construction
• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Construction Site Installation
• Warehouse Experience
• Material Handler Experience

If you take pride in precise installation work, have ironwork experience, and value safety above all, we’d like to hear from you.