Iron Worker Foreman

Company: BWS Industries
Location: Dundalk
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Well-established Steel Erection Company seeking an experienced Ironworker/Foreman for our Steel Erection Team. The role involves installing columns, beams, girders, joists, bridging, metal decking, and other steel-related materials to form buildings such as schools, hotels, self-storage facilities, and other structures, as well as performing repairs and renovations to existing structures. A successful candidate will have previous experience reading specifications and blueprints, knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in steel construction, and an understanding of safety, quality, and cost control standards. Typical Responsibilities/Essential Functions: - Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. - Verify the vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, lasers, transits, and/or levels. - Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. - Hoist steel members into place using cranes or other equipment by proper signaling. - Fasten and align structural-steel members in position for permanent bolting or welding. - Field assemble metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints and/or instructions from supervisors. - Push, pull, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for final attachment. - Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment. - Safely operate and maintain equipment (scissor lifts, boom lifts, and material lifts) and small tools (welding machines, torch sets, saws, grinders, hoists, etc.). - Report unsafe working practices and/or conditions. Requirements: - Ability to weld and maintain various weld certifications as applicable and required for the work, or demonstrate the ability to pass weld proficiency tests. - Proficiency in mathematics as applicable to the position. - Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English in both oral and written form. - Understanding of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance. - Knowledge of proper rigging and signaling. - Familiarity with and proper use of transit, laser level, snap guns, welders, gas-supplied equipment, rigging, and components.

Keywords: BWS Industries, Lower Merion , Iron Worker Foreman, Manufacturing , Dundalk, Pennsylvania