Structural Ironworker

Ironworkers Local 597 is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our team of union Ironworkers. We provide highly trained manpower for projects across North Florida and Southeast Georgia, including structural steel erection, structural welding, and heavy industrial maintenance.

Position Overview

As a Union Ironworker, you’ll be part of a workforce that builds and maintains the backbone of industrial and commercial infrastructure. Our members work on projects that demand precision, strength, and safety—ranging from erecting structural steel to welding and maintaining industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Steel: Lay out, connect, and erect steel columns, beams, and girders.

• Rigging & Hoisting: Safely rig, signal, and guide loads using cranes and hoists.

• Structural Welding: Perform SMAW (stick) and FCAW welding on structural members, following AWS D1.1/D1.5 codes and jobsite specifications.

• Industrial Maintenance: Maintain, repair, and retrofit industrial plants and mills—including conveyors, platforms, catwalks, and heavy equipment supports.

• Safety: Follow OSHA, ANSI, and site-specific safety procedures to protect yourself and your crew.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in structural steel erection, welding, or industrial maintenance preferred (but training is available for motivated candidates).

• Ability to work at heights and in all weather conditions.

• Welding certifications (AWS D1.1/D1.5) are a plus. Testing opportunities available through Local 597.

• Must be reliable, safety-focused, and willing to work as part of a team.

Union Benefits

• Competitive wages (Journeyman & Apprentice rates available).

• Health & Welfare: Full family coverage included.

• Retirement: Pension & Annuity benefits.

• Ongoing training and certification opportunities through our Apprenticeship & Training Program.

• Strong brotherhood and support network of Local 597.

Ironworkers Local 597 is proud to partner with more than a dozen signatory contractors in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, as well as a network of over 1,000 contractors across North America. While our primary jurisdiction is the NE Florida and SE Georgia region, contractors from across the continent regularly bring diverse projects to our area, creating steady opportunities for our members.

As a Local Union, we provide our members with strong representation, fair wages, and comprehensive benefits. In addition, members have access to free, ongoing training through our apprenticeship and journeyman upgrade programs, ensuring they are prepared for a wide range of work opportunities.

Upon acceptance into Local 597, new members serve a maximum six-month probationary period. Following this period (if not before or during), full benefits are available, including health and dental insurance, as well as pension contributions to support long-term financial security.