Iron Worker

STG Inc
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Iron Worker Multiple Jobsites in Alaska
Pay Range: $40 - $60 per hour
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring flexibility for you to do your best work enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
What does STG Inc do?
All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska through delivering superior construction services and management by providing the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety standards, and quality craftsmanship giving you a meaningful career.
We have professional project management and logistics staff as well as highly skilled field personnel capable of performing all aspects of our projects. Our team plans, conducts all logistics, executes, and manages heavy industry construction projects across the state, supporting development in some of the most environmentally and logistically complex locations in the world. Some of our notable work, including wind energy installation, communication tower installation, diesel generation upgrades and community bulk fuel system upgrades have provided even the most remote communities with essential services.
What can you expect?
Specifically, this position is focused on the foundation and steel erection for telecommunication structures ranging from 80ft to 300ft. As the Iron Worker, you must be responsible for completing all structural steel permanent and temporary work according to project plans and supervisory instructions. Under general supervision, perform master level work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities; act as lead worker to other classified staff and entry level Iron Workers, and perform related work as required. You are responsible for the full range of structural steel erection and miscellaneous metals erection, using or working from one or more blueprints/shop drawings, specifications, drawings, or instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain, and construct various types of facilities and structures. This position must inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
How will you do it?

• Lead the erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, etc.

• Perform all job duties of craft trade.
• Responsible for reading and understanding Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Make a hang list, read details of drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECNs and holds on drawings.
• Responsible for understanding when to stop production work and when an RFI needs to be initiated.
• Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures, and recommendations.
• Locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations.
• Recognize the correct installation based on the orientation.
• Read and interpret symbols based on the legend.
• Responsible for knowing and applying safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.).
• Dictate correct knots based on material.
• Know all aspects of connecting.
• Correct procedures of Bolting.
• Cut material from layout and cut sheets.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities, but this position may train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area (including helpers and/or laborers).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to work as a team player with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner as well as independently.
• Ability to properly wear PPE and abide by company and project-specific safety policies.
• Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.

Who is STG Inc. looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work experience as an experienced Iron Worker in a Commercial, Structural, Bridge Heavy Civil, or Military construction operations setting, 3 years preferred.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of time) and work a flexible schedule is required.
• Ability to pass a background screening drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Iron Worker trade training or metal fabrication (welding) preferred.
• Cell, wind, or microwave tower erection preferred.
• Certified structural welder under AWS D1.1 preferred.
• Knowledge of remote Alaska logistics and construction practices strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in Alaska's rural construction industry is preferred.

More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, Short-term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select STG Inc. under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from STG Inc.? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
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