Civil Carpenter - Austin Industrial - (Baytown, TX)

About the company

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About the role

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Must be knowledgeable about structural design, blueprint reading, and simple layouts. Must understand construction trade practices, procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment, and be able to read and interpret blueprints. Other duties may be assigned.

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 surfaces as needed.
• Prepare water and deliver to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• NCCER certification.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States (Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position).

Qualifications

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
• Ability to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.