Structural Welder - Ironworker

At SteelCon Inc., we don't just fabricate steel; we build the backbone of America's progress. Our mission is to deliver cutting‑edge structural solutions with unmatched reliability.

We live by our core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and create an environment where employees thrive. Now, we're hiring hard-working, like-minded people to join our Vandalia, MO team as full-time Structural Welders - Ironworkers!

The pay for this position is based on experience. We also offer generous benefits, such as:

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company parties

If this sounds like the right position for you, keep reading!

SCHEDULE:

Our Structural Welders - Ironworkers work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some weekends may be required. Overtime is also available.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Required Abilities

• Maintain American Welding Society certification on a 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes
• Adequately operate a cutting torch
• Adjust the welder to ensure proper feed rate and temperature
• Properly operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes
• Learn and use hand signals for crane operation
• Read, understand, and follow cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings
• Perform general math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Read, write, and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions
• Communicate with managers and co-workers
• Set priorities, meet goals, and work under periodic supervision
• Use a tape measure/ruler
• Follow safety policies and take accountability for your work
• Multitask

You must also be able to pass these skills-based tests:

• Fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process
• Basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation/application, and a visual acuity test
• Fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.

WHAT YOUR DAY AS OUR STRUCTURAL WELDER - IRONWORKER IS LIKE:

• Working with minimal supervision to support accurate, safe, compliant, and high-quality projects
• Accurately following blueprints and verbal/written instructions
• Properly operating machinery like presses, plate rolls, and press brakes
• Accurately planning, laying out, and fitting metal components while maintaining alignment tolerances
• Aligning metal parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls
• Marking reference lines, including center, buttock, and frame lines
• Setting, fitting, and erecting assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances
• Installing structural foundations, doors, hatches, brackets, clips, and more
• Tack welding panels and assemblies as needed
• Safely rolling, bending, and shaping plates, beams, and other metal parts
• Performing fitter duties and other responsibilities as assigned

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

When you join SteelCon, you join a company committed to your long‑term success through advancement opportunities, career development, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter. If you're ready to join our driven team and make a meaningful difference as our Structural Welder - Ironworker, fill out our initial application today!

Benefits

PTO Health insurance Dental Vision 401(k) Company parties