Carpenter I

About the Role

Industrial Journeyman Carpenter responsible for constructing, dismantling, and repairing wooden and metal objects and/or concrete forms on industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Construct, reinforce, and dismantle pre-constructed concrete forms.
• Build and construct wooden forms.
• Work on miscellaneous construction projects such as building decks and steps, bulletin boards, and additional wooden structures.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of work areas.
• Assist other crafts and perform additional job duties when not performing primary craft duties.
• Oversee and provide expertise to helper and laborer positions as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working as a carpenter or carpenter helper on an industrial construction project.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, plans, and drawings.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with basic building techniques and form construction.
• Ability to compute basic arithmetic functions, measure, mark, and cut equipment and materials to specification.
• Must be able to work a full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed.
• Willingness to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Must possess all required tools (list to be provided).
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
• Formal/technical education.
• Experience working with concrete and rebar.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Communicate through talking and hearing.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection.
• Work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel-toed work boots.