Carpenter Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Be a champion to support IIF efforts for working safely and building a culture of care and concern for each team member in the workplace.
• Consistently communicate and reinforce the tenets of an IIF workplace.
• Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture.
• Comply with all company safety requirements and policies.
• Take instruction from and work directly alongside a qualified Carpenter to construct, erect, install, and repair building frameworks (including walls, floors, and doorframes) using carpenter's hand and power tools.
• Receive direction about the layout and placement of building materials and components as required by the specifications and work schedules.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and any other necessary surveying equipment.
• Accurately measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other building materials.
• Assist with fitting and installing window frames, doors, door frames, and trim.
• Clean and maintain the work area and all hand and power equipment.
• Where applicable, assist with the completion of basic concrete formwork.
• Utilize forming systems or handmade form systems.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Assure that workmanship is of the highest quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• History of carpentry experience and proven results including:
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
• Ability to properly lift, carry, push, and move materials, supplies, tools, and ladders weighing up to 100 pounds on a routine basis throughout the day.
• Physical agility to climb ladders, kneel, crouch down, and reach on a repetitive basis throughout the day.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, builders’ level, theodolite, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated, set own goals and tasks, and contribute to a positive team environment.