Job Description

Overview

UIC Construction is seeking a Carpenter in Eek, Alaska!

Perform tasks involving all type of craft skill on a commercial construction project. Primary duties will include to read and interpret plans and specifications, raise, place and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structural frameworks. In addition carpenter skills to include but is not limited to erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. to concrete forms, building framework, window and door frames, casework, siding, drywall, roofing, insulation, or other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Read and interpret plans specifications. Must be able to perform as detailed in the plans and specifications.

• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Verify and maintain vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signals hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Cut, bend or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.

• Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
• Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holds in previously placed members.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them or use rope to guide them into position.

• Dismantle structures or equipment.

• Hold rivets while riveters use air hammers to form heads on rivets.

• Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, or valves depending on types of structures being assembled.

• Place blocks under reinforcing bars used to reinforce floors.

• Communicate with customers and suppliers.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/or Equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain current driver's license.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have punctual and on time work history.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

Authorized Driver Requirement: Employee must have a valid drivers license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.

If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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