Ironworker Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Ironworker jobs in the U.S. involve structural steel erection, reinforcing rod placement, and ornamental fabrication, physically demanding, unionized trades that sponsors must classify under specific DOL wage tiers. H-2B visa and EB-3 are the most common visa pathways, with employers filing DOL temporary labor certifications or PERM before petitioning USCIS.
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Position Summary
Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
- Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
- Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Bolts aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 190904
Position Summary
Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
- Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
- Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Bolts aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Ironworker Jobs
Get your trade credentials formally evaluated
U.S. sponsors need to map your foreign apprenticeship or journeyman certification to USCIS and DOL standards. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you apply speeds up the employer's LCA or PERM filing significantly.
Target union signatory contractors specifically
Iron Workers International union signatory contractors already operate under collective bargaining agreements that set prevailing wages, making DOL wage compliance straightforward. Non-union shops face more scrutiny on prevailing wage attestations and are slower to file.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Ironworker sponsorship filings are concentrated in infrastructure and commercial construction. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified DOL filing history by role and location, so you can target companies already set up to sponsor before you apply.
Distinguish H-2B from EB-3 before accepting an offer
H-2B covers temporary or seasonal project work up to one year, while EB-3 leads to permanent residence through PERM. Confirm in writing which pathway the employer is filing under, since H-2B does not allow dual intent toward a green card.
Verify the prevailing wage tier your role falls under
Ironworker roles span multiple wage levels depending on specialization and supervisory duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier for your specific job duties before the employer files, so there are no surprises in the LCA or PERM wage attestation.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT hires
If you're on STEM OPT and a construction employer offers an ironworker role, confirm they're enrolled in E-Verify before signing. STEM OPT employment requires E-Verify enrollment, and many smaller contractors haven't completed it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ironworker role qualify as a specialty occupation for an H-1B visa?
No. Ironworker positions don't require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field as a standard entry requirement, so they don't meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition for H-1B visa eligibility. Employers sponsoring ironworkers typically file under H-2B for temporary work or pursue PERM labor certification for EB-3 skilled worker green cards instead.
What visa pathways are realistically available for sponsored ironworker jobs?
H-2B is the most common pathway for temporary or seasonal ironworker positions, covering project-based work where the employer can demonstrate no available U.S. workers. EB-3 skilled worker is the route for permanent sponsorship, requiring PERM labor certification from DOL followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. TN visa does not cover ironworker roles under the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring ironworker roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified DOL filing history for construction and ironworker roles, searchable by location and visa type. Sponsoring employers in this trade are concentrated in large infrastructure projects, commercial high-rise construction, and bridge or utility work, so filtering by those project types narrows your search.
Does H-2B cap availability affect my chances as an ironworker applicant?
Yes. H-2B has a 66,000 annual cap split across two half-year periods, and demand from construction and landscaping employers often fills allocations quickly. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and timing that filing early in the fiscal half-year period significantly affects whether a visa number is available when your petition is approved.
Do I need a formal degree to qualify for ironworker visa sponsorship?
No degree is required for H-2B or EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship as an ironworker. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of training or experience, which completed apprenticeships or documented journeyman experience satisfy. Employers will ask USCIS to confirm your qualifications meet the job's stated requirements, so documenting your trade certifications and work history precisely matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Ironworker jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.