Construction Carpenter

About the role

The Construction Carpenter will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials to assist with various types of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Constructs interior wall framing and partitions using materials such as light metal framing, wood studs, and steel.
• Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Hangs various wall covering materials such as drywall, cement panels, or wood paneling (some drywall finishing is a plus).
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
• Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer construction projects.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Installs windows, doors, and hardware.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Commercial carpentry experience.
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Ability to perform general interior building wall layout (a plus).
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Works well as part of a team.