Ironworker Apprentice

POSITION SUMMARY Strike’s Apprentice Ironworker’s assist in laying out, installing and fabricating structural steel in live and greenfield environments. Work assignments include Welding and cutting steel, interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, assisting welders and setting structural steel.   Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety”, and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.   CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work
• Assemble and erect pre-fabricated structural supports
• Signal crane operator to position steel units according to 
• Erect and install hoisting, equipment and rigging
• Position steel units, align holes and insert temporary bolts
• Unload and install pre-cast components
• Performs physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates  while standing for extended periods of time and securing steel in hard to reach areas
• Identifies, initiates, recommends, and assists in issue resolution processes
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the 
• May perform other related duties as assigned

POSITION LOCATION/DETAILS

• Shift schedule – 14 Days on 7 Days off
• Project will be based in the area of Didsbury, Alberta (local candidates to Didsbury, Red Deer and Calgary area are preferred)
• This position is not eligible for LOA and or subsistence
• Project has an estimated start in January 2021

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the appropriate apprenticeship board as an Apprentice Ironworker
• Fall arrest and man lift training is considered an asset
• Previous construction experience would be considered an asset
• H2S Alive, WHIMIS, CSTS, and Standard First Aid
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must have experience working at heights

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Capable of working as part of a team
• Fluent in speaking and reading English
• Must be able to follow directions