Industrial Ironworker / Structural Steel Erector

Bengal Crane & Rigging is hiring experienced Industrial Ironworkers for hands-on field positions involving structural steel erection, bolt-up, rigging, crane signaling, and elevated work on industrial and heavy-construction projects in the Houston area.

Pay

Hourly pay: $33–$35/hour, based on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Schedule

Project-based schedule; overtime, weekends, nights, and extended hours may be required.

About the role

This position involves erecting, connecting, aligning, and securing structural steel on industrial and heavy-construction projects. Responsibilities include rigging, crane signaling, elevated work, and installation of platforms, stairs, grating, handrails, and related structural components.

Responsibilities

• Raise, position, connect, align, and secure columns, beams, girders, and other structural steel members
• Connect structural steel using bolts, welds, and approved fastening methods
• Perform initial and final bolt-up according to drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, details, elevations, bolt schedules, and specifications
• Rig steel members using slings, chokers, shackles, chains, cables, taglines, and other approved rigging equipment
• Signal crane and equipment operators during lifting and steel-placement operations
• Guide structural members into position using taglines, drift pins, bull pins, spud wrenches, come-alongs, turnbuckles, jacks, and related tools
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using levels, plumb bobs, lasers, transits, and other measuring equipment
• Install structural steel, metal decking, grating, stairs, ladders, handrails, platforms, supports, and miscellaneous metals
• Cut, grind, fit, and modify structural components as permitted by project specifications
• Perform tack welding or structural welding only when properly trained, tested, and authorized
• Inspect tools, fall-protection equipment, rigging hardware, and connection points before use
• Maintain positive control of tools and materials while working at elevated heights
• Coordinate closely with crane operators, riggers, welders, supervisors, and other construction crafts
• Follow erection sequences, lift plans, barricades, exclusion zones, and dropped-object prevention requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, training, and customer orientations
• Follow all Bengal, customer, OSHA, and project-specific safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by project supervision

Requirements

• At least three years of verifiable industrial or heavy-construction ironworker experience
• Strong structural steel erection, connecting, alignment, and bolt-up experience
• Experience working from aerial lifts, scaffolds, ladders, and structural steel at elevated heights
• Working knowledge of basic rigging methods, crane hand signals, taglines, and load control
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, and specifications
• Ability to properly use spud wrenches, bull pins, drift pins, impacts, come-alongs, torches, grinders, levels, and related ironworker tools
• Understanding of fall protection, steel erection safety, dropped-object prevention, and controlled-access areas
• Ability to safely connect steel while maintaining required tie-off
• Reliable transportation to Houston-area job sites
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and extended schedules when required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crane, rigging, and steel-erection crew
• Strong safety awareness, communication, dependability, and attention to detail

This is a field-based structural steel erection position. Welding-only, shop fabrication, or structural-fitting experience without field erection and connecting experience will not substitute for the required ironworker experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of journeyman-level industrial ironworker experience
• NCCER Industrial Ironworker certification
• NCCER or third-party Rigger and Signal Person certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Current TWIC card
• Current Houston-area safety council credentials
• Aerial lift or mobile elevated work platform certification
• Fall-protection and rescue training
• Structural welding certification
• Experience working in petrochemical plants, refineries, terminals, power facilities, or other industrial environments

Site-specific credentials may be required before assignment. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain required safety training and access credentials.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Overtime opportunities
• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Consistent work with a growing Gulf South contractor
• Long-term career and advancement opportunities

Military-friendly employer.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to climb structural steel, ladders, stairs, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms
• Ability to work at elevated heights while wearing required fall-protection equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, push, pull, and reach throughout the shift
• Ability to wear a full-body harness and remain tied off as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, cold, wind, dust, noise, and other industrial conditions
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to safely work around cranes, suspended loads, heavy equipment, vehicles, and active construction operations

Bengal values discipline, craftsmanship, safety, accountability, and teamwork. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.