Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Ironworker's for projects located in or around Schenectady, NY. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $25-$35/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Ironworker and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
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Interpret complex structural drawings to manually lay out cambered bridge girders
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Perform layout work using stringlines, tape measures, squares, and soapstone
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Fabricate and hand-grind steel stiffeners to meet mill-to-bear tolerances
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Ensure metal-to-metal contact and proper fit-up of structural components
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Perform manual cutting of heavy steel plates using an oxy-acetylene torch
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Tack weld structural components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions using 1/8" 7018 electrodes
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Maintain quality workmanship while adhering to all safety standards
Requirements:
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Must be able to read and interpret structural blueprints and drawings
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Must have experience with structural steel layout and fitting
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Must have experience grinding and fitting steel components to specification
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Must have experience using oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
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Must be able to perform tack welding in multiple positions
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Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Company Details
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
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Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
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Vacation Pay
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Health insurance
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401(k) retirement savings plan
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office ( to verify the request.
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Location
US-NY-SCHENECTADY
Posted Date 2 weeks ago (8/17/2026 1:53 PM)
Req ID
Category Iron Worker - Journeyman
Location US-NY-SCHENECTADY
Structural Ironworker in schenectady at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.