Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing) (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - Maintenance

About the role

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft‑craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. With more than 60 years of experience, the company provides single‑source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing sectors. The position is for a Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing) who will construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc.
• Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day—eliminate potential hazards.
• Operate a forklift.
• Move or rearrange furniture.
• Perform general clean‑up.
• Paint as needed.
• Prepare water and deliver to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed.
• Install structural protection to the frame of a building, such as dry cladding, mineral sprays, or intumescent.
• Construct fire‑resistant walls and ceiling linings.
• Install thermal and acoustic insulation, fire seals, cavity barriers, and fire‑resistant ducting.
• Ensure the correct application and installation of fireproofing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• 4 years of Journeyman‑level experience.
• Required certifications/licenses: TWIC Card and a valid driver’s license.