What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Worker position at Lakewood Construction?
While we are not currently hiring for this position, we welcome the submission of resumes for future consideration. Please note that submitting a resume does not guarantee an interview or employment. We will keep your information on file and may reach out if a suitable opportunity becomes available.
About Lakewood:
Lakewood Construction is a premier design-build construction firm in West Michigan. With in-house teams of real estate experts, architects, designers, builders, steel crew and carpenters, we provide our clients with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Our portfolio spans high-profile commercial, industrial, office, and municipal projects—we are passionate about making a true difference for the businesses and organizations in our community.
We are proud of the culture and team environment here at Lakewood. From all different backgrounds and experiences, we are recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and the US. We are honest, hardworking, and highly collaborative—we always have each other’s backs. From clients to team members to subcontractors, we seek to be the best to work with and for.
Job Summary:
Assembles prefabricated metal buildings according to specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Consults blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; inquires of Steel foreman or Steel Supervisor where there are discrepancies.
- Asks Steel foreman for appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
- Setting and connecting of structural steel members including columns, beams, purlins, girts, and bracing.
- Installing roof and side wall installation.
- Installing metal roof panels over structural steel and roof installation.
- Installing of metal wall panels including accurate measuring.
- Miscellaneous duties such as caulking, taping insulation, installing gutters and downspouts, general clean-up, demolition, and other duties as directed by the supervisor.
- Maintains clean and orderly job site.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to complete projects with accuracy and precision.
- Safely use machinery and tools involved.
- Measure and cut materials with accuracy.
- Follow specific directions.
- Able to read blueprints to understand project.
- Work comfortably and safely at all heights.
- Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
- Work overtime as the job may require.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification preferred.
- If no previous experience, successful completion of on-the-job training required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods lifting, reaching, and working on scaffolding and overhead structures.
- Must be able to lift and carry awkward sized material of up to 100 pounds at times.
- Have full use and coordinate movement of eyes, hands, arms and fingers.
Benefits:
We love what we do, and we take care of our people. Some of the exceptional benefits we’re proud to provide our team include:
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plans with fully vested company contribution
- Contribution to employee Health Savings Account
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible working environment
- Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
- Access to company resources
- Monthly company lunches and regular employee events
