Helper

Assist in the construction, installation, and fabrication of form structures using wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both. This is a multilevel role with designations indicating proficiency, experience, training, education, certification, tenure, and resulting compensation.

Schedule

Varies by location. Must have open availability any time, any day of the week. Length of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration.

Skills

Level III

• Identify safety equipment
• Read a ruler
• Identify and properly use hand tools
• Clean and oil patented forms
• Drive nails
• Strip forms
• Use sledgehammer and stripping bar
• Perform basic math
• Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and applicable regulations to control or eliminate hazards
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual
• Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

• Identify nail types and sizes
• Identify and operate power tools
• Make measurements using a tape to a 1/16" tolerance
• Identify lumber by grade and size
• Use handsaw
• Identify patented form sizes and hardware and purpose of each
• Identify and use form hardware to erect forms
• Set up, use, and store oxy/acetylene torch cutting rig
• Properly use hand signals to guide/direct equipment operators
• Operate portable generators
• Erect tube and safety scaffolds

Level I (All of Level III and Level II plus the following)

• Beginner knowledge to read blueprint plans and elevations
• Use a framing square for layout work
• Assemble patented forms
• Install formwork plumb, square, and level to acceptable tolerances
• Set anchor bolts and embeds
• Perform rigging for lifts
• Identify reinforcing steel
• Perform basic rebar tying
• Practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules

Requirements

• 3+ months of industrial, construction, or general labor experience
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals
• Read, write, and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (preference given for special language skills where there is a business need)

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, or manipulate objects
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• See well (naturally or with correction)
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Good physical fitness
• Good sense of balance
• Work at great heights

Tool Requirements

Level III

• Steel-toed work boots
• 22 oz. or larger claw hammer
• 25' steel tape measure
• Wrecking bar
• Carpenter nail apron (leather)
• Handy man nail puller
• Toolbox (with lock)
• 12" adjustable wrench
• Raincoat or poncho
• Utility knife

Level II (All of Level III plus the following)

• Tri-square or speed square
• Chalk box
• 50' or 100' tape measure
• Side cutter pliers
• 2' level
• 1" wood chisel
• 16 oz. plumb bob
• 4 level screwdrivers: flat tip and Phillips head
• Torpedo level
• Framing square
• Expansion bit with 2 cutters
• Vice grips