CARPENTER

About the role

This role is responsible for reading and interpreting production drawings and blueprints to build wooden forms and block-outs to precise specifications. The position involves measuring, assembling, and installing bed forms for concrete pouring while ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to design requirements. It is a hands-on, fast-paced construction role that requires attention to detail, tool proficiency, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires collaboration. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production drawings/blueprints to construct wooden forms and block-outs to tight tolerances and specifications
• Assemble custom-designed production forms in accordance with blueprint requirements and engineering standards
• Build bed forms for concrete pouring, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and structural integrity for production use
• Measure, install, and verify bed forms on trailers, ensuring all work adheres strictly to blueprints and accuracy standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while consistently following all safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; on-the-job training provided
• Some construction or rebar experience preferred
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch and understand basic measurements
• Proficient in using hand and power tools such as nail guns, staple gun, hammer, saws, and sanders
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, work in a fast-paced environment, and follow direction as needed

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet insurance
• Additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees
• Union employee benefits provided through separate collective bargaining agreements