**Iron Worker Openings in St. Joe** **Job Description** This position requires an early start at 7AM and involves reading and understanding blueprints and project layouts, measuring and cutting metal parts to precise specifications, and installing or fabricating metal pieces into structural frameworks such as columns and girders. You will also be responsible for repairing or replacing existing steel parts of buildings and other structures, operating machinery like crane balls to move metal pieces into place, and ensuring all tools and equipment are clean and well-maintained. Adhering to industry and governmental safety regulations is essential. **Responsibilities** + Read and understand blueprints and project layouts + Measure and cut metal parts to exact specifications + Install or fabricate metal pieces into columns, girders, or other structural frameworks + Repair or replace existing steel parts of buildings and other structures + Operate crane ball and other machinery to move metal pieces into place + Clean and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition + Follow all industry and governmental regulations on safety protocols **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in ironworking and construction + Ability to perform tasks on pre-engineered metal buildings + Experience with sheet metal, concrete, and general labor + Skilled in carpentry and interpreting blueprints **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to hang iron and throw sheets/roofing + Competence in general carpentry and concrete work **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a close-knit, family-oriented work environment with great benefits once permanent. This opportunity offers a supportive atmosphere where teamwork is valued, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience. **Work Environment** The work environment includes commercial buildings such as churches, banks, manufacturing centers, and trucking terminals. You will experience a variety of different settings, contributing to diverse projects and gaining valuable experiences. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Saint Joseph, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr. 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.