Carpenter A

About the Role

The Carpenter designs, constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and items made of wood, plywood, and wallboard using pneumatic and electric power tools. They fasten materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives and perform final checks to ensure accuracy. The role requires advanced layout knowledge, use of form systems, anchor bolt placement, material takeoff from drawings, and adherence to safety requirements in plant operations or construction job sites. Key duties include reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches, preparing reports, and instructing laborers and trade helpers. The carpenter builds and sets forms, uses level instruments, ties rebar, assembles scaffolding, performs finish carpentry, sets screeds, installs batter boards, and operates various hand and power tools. They also inspect areas, conduct repairs or maintenance, and assist other craft workers as needed. • Read and interpret blueprints/sketches; prepare reports. • Instruct laborers and other construction trade helpers. • Build and set forms, tie rebar, assemble scaffolding, and perform finish carpentry. • Use level instruments, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate hand and power tools. • Inspect areas and conduct repairs or maintenance. • Assist other craft workers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸blueprint reading
• ▸form building
• ▸rebar tying
• ▸scaffolding assembly
• ▸tool operation
• ▸inspections

What You Bring

Physical demands involve regularly lifting or carrying up to 50 lb (occasionally up to 100 lb), repetitive hand/arm and leg use, and maintaining hand‑eye coordination. The job requires climbing, balancing on steel or wood frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, as well as frequent bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, and standing. Workers must navigate uneven, muddy, or soft surfaces, work in confined spaces, and endure adverse weather conditions. Mentally, the carpenter must communicate effectively with management and supervision, comprehend and convey written directions, and use math for calculations. The role demands focus amid distractions, sound decision‑making, attention to detail, and the ability to remember and observe fine details. • Lift/carry up to 50 lb regularly (up to 100 lb occasionally). • Work in various weather conditions and uneven or confined spaces. • Communicate effectively, read/write directions, and perform math calculations.

Requirements

• ▸heavy lifting
• ▸physical stamina
• ▸math skills
• ▸communication
• ▸detail focus
• ▸confined spaces

Work Environment

Onsite