Carpenter

About the role

Carpenters are responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using a variety of materials, including wood, steel, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall. This role requires precision, physical strength, and the ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform work efficiently, safely, and accurately to consistently meet production goals set by the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager.
• Prepare project layouts and accurately estimate height, width, length, and other necessary dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Select appropriate materials for each task, including wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
• Use hand and power tools such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to construct, install, and repair structures.
• Join materials using nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Work at various heights using ladders, scaffolding, stilts, and top beams of buildings.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets code and project specifications.
• Install cabinetry, molding, partitions, doors, and windows.
• Create structural supports for concrete work, including building forms and tunnel bracing.
• Replace building components such as glass panes, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Move and install machinery as required.
• Erect scaffolding and temporary structures as needed.
• Follow all company safety and personnel policies and protocols.
• Travel to all assigned job sites as required.
• Perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting overhead, and walking/working in rough terrain to access tools, materials, and jobsite locations.
• Work flexible hours as necessary to meet project and company goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on carpentry experience.
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 100 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing and working from ladders or scaffolding.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.

Skills

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Willingness to follow instructions and learn on the job.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains professionalism on site.
• Flexible and able to work overtime as needed.
• Committed to safety and attention to detail.

Pay

$25 - $35/hour