Carpenter/Formsetter

Responsibilities

• Construct built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms according to specifications for molding concrete structures.
• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine type and dimension of forms to be constructed.
• Saw lumber to blueprint dimensions using handsaws or power saws, and nail lumber together to make form panels.
• Erect built-in-place forms or assemble and install prefabricated forms on construction site according to blueprint specifications, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Direct crane in placement of forms and guide forms into exact position.
• Insert spreaders and tie rods between opposite faces of forms using a pry bar to maintain specified dimensions.
• Anchor and brace forms to fixed objects using nails, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, and timbers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum education and experience: working knowledge of grades, site layout, various forming systems, and methodology.
• Must own personal hand tools and operate power saws and other powered equipment.

Physical Requirements

• General: walk, stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift, bend, climb in/out of equipment, climb ladders or forms.
• Lifting: 80 to 100 pounds at least once daily or as necessary, possibly several times daily.
• Exposure to elements: typical weather in western Colorado, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Handling of dangerous equipment: loaders, small cranes (boom trucks), powered hand tools.
• Other hazardous working conditions: working at heights.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, usually 6:30–7:00 AM to 3:00–3:30 PM unless directed by supervisor. Some Saturday and overtime work may be required.

Supervision

Receives direction from: Structural superintendent and foreman. Other supervision may be received. Does not direct others.