Traveling Iron Worker - $40--60/hr + Per Diem

HIRING FOR TRAVEL IRONWORKERS in Southaven MS, PER DIEM $160

Data Center Project | Southaven, MS

Job Title: Iron Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Iron Worker to support the buildout of high-performance data centers and AI supercomputing campuses. In this hands-on, full-time, onsite role with significant travel, you will erect structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and equipment supports that form the backbone of next-generation supercomputer halls, cooling plants, substations, and site infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to install the steel that carries buildings, pipe racks, cable tray, busway, cooling equipment, and access systems from foundations through turnover.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steel for supercomputer halls, mechanical plants, substations, cooling yards, and site buildings, including columns, beams, bracing, joists, and metal deck.

• Install miscellaneous metals such as stairs, ladders, platforms, catwalks, grating, handrail, embeds, and equipment frames that support construction, operations, and maintenance access.

• Fabricate and install pipe racks, aerial galleries, mezzanines, and support steel for chilled-water piping, cable tray, busway, and liquid-cooling distribution serving AI compute halls.

• Rig, hoist, and set structural members and heavy equipment-support steel using cranes, come-alongs, chain falls, and approved lifting gear, acting as rigger or signal person when qualified.

• Bolt, torque, weld, and plumb connections in accordance with drawings, AISC and AWS standards, and inspection requirements, including installing high-strength bolts and closing connection punch lists.

• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection plans, and shop drawings; perform layout from control, check elevations and plumb, and report conflicts before steel is erected.

• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical crews to ensure embeds, penetrations, and support steel are correctly placed for cooling towers, generators, transformers, pumps, CDUs, and IT equipment.

• Follow fall protection, crane, rigging, hot-work, lockout/tagout, PPE, and permit rules, maintaining a safe work area at height and around live construction and energized yards.

• Support inspection activities, punch-list resolution, and turnover work through building and yard completion.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of ironworking experience on commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil structural steel, or equivalent military structural or rigging experience.

• Ability to read structural and erection drawings and work to AISC connection details.

• Hands-on proficiency with structural bolt-up, cutting, and safe use of aerial lifts, ladders, and material-handling equipment.

• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site.

• Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10 or equivalent training.

• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journey-level ironworker experience (union or non-union) and/or completion of an ironworker apprenticeship.

• AWS D1.1 structural welding certification.

• Qualified rigger and/or signal person, with NCCCO or equivalent crane, rigger, or signal certification.

• OSHA 30 and/or fall-protection competent person qualification.

• Prior experience on hyperscale data center, power plant, industrial, or other mission-critical steel projects.

• Experience with pipe racks, equipment support steel, and miscellaneous metals in addition to building steel.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to the creation of cutting-edge data centers and AI supercomputing campuses, working on complex, mission-critical infrastructure that has real impact. The environment emphasizes strong safety practices, professional development through advanced certifications, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will gain exposure to innovative construction methods and technologies while building a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, onsite role that requires significant travel to data center construction sites. You will work primarily outdoors and at heights on active, changing construction sites that include supercomputer halls, mechanical plants, substations, cooling yards, and associated infrastructure. The work involves regular use of cranes, aerial lifts, ladders, material-handling equipment, and a variety of rigging and welding tools. Safety protocols such as fall protection, lockout/tagout, PPE, and permit systems are strictly followed, and work hours may extend into nights and weekends during critical construction phases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.