Industrial Carpenter / Concrete Form Carpenter

Houston, TX & Surrounding Gulf Coast Areas | Full-Time | $28–$30/hour, based on experience and qualifications

About the role

Bengal Crane & Rigging is hiring experienced Industrial Carpenters to support civil construction, concrete formwork, foundations, and structural projects at industrial and commercial job sites throughout the Houston area. This is a hands-on industrial construction position focused primarily on concrete forms, structural foundations, rebar, anchor bolts, embeds, shoring, and related civil work. We are looking for safety-driven craftsmen who can read drawings, complete accurate layouts, and produce quality work without constant supervision. Bengal has supported industrial, petrochemical, construction, crane, rigging, and heavy-transport projects across the Gulf South for more than 25 years.

Responsibilities

• Construct, set, brace, inspect, and strip wood and metal concrete forms
• Build forms for foundations, columns, walls, equipment pads, piers, and other concrete structures
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install formwork according to project drawings and specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, sketches, elevations, and layout information
• Establish lines, grades, elevations, dimensions, plumb, level, and square
• Install and position anchor bolts, embeds, reinforcing steel, tie rods, braces, and related materials
• Construct temporary structures, ramps, walkways, shoring, and supports as required
• Assist with concrete placement, screeding, finishing, patching, and repair when needed
• Safely operate saws, drills, grinders, levels, measuring equipment, and other hand and power tools
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, alignment, strength, and compliance with specifications
• Assist with material handling and other civil construction activities when necessary
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, organized work area
• Follow all Bengal, customer, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, training, and site orientations
• Perform other duties as assigned by project supervision

Requirements

• At least three years of verifiable industrial, heavy-civil, or commercial concrete carpentry experience
• Strong concrete formwork and form-setting experience
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, elevations, and specifications
• Experience working with rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, foundations, and structural concrete
• Ability to accurately measure, calculate, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble materials
• Knowledge of proper bracing, shoring, form alignment, and concrete construction methods
• Experience safely operating carpenter hand tools and power tools
• Reliable transportation to Houston-area job sites
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and extended schedules when required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-craft construction team
• Strong safety awareness, dependability, and attention to workmanship

Industrial or heavy-civil formwork experience is required. Residential-only finish, cabinet, or trim carpentry experience will not substitute for the required industrial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of industrial construction experience
• NCCER Industrial Carpenter or related craft certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Current TWIC card
• Current Houston-area safety council credentials
• Experience working inside petrochemical plants, refineries, terminals, or other industrial facilities
• Experience with concrete finishing, rebar placement, rigging, or additional civil construction crafts

Site-specific credentials may be required before assignment. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain required safety training and access credentials.

Hiring Requirements

• Interview and craft evaluation
• Employment verification
• Drug screening
• Background and job-site access screening
• Ability to meet customer-specific safety and onboarding requirements

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, and reach
• Ability to safely climb ladders and work at elevated heights when required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, cold, dust, noise, and other industrial conditions
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, cranes, vehicles, concrete operations, and active construction areas

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Overtime opportunities
• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Consistent work with a growing Gulf South contractor
• Long-term career and advancement opportunities

Military-friendly employer. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay

$28–$30/hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Project-based schedule; overtime, weekends, and extended hours may be required