Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures.

WORK DESCRIPTION:
Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood and plywood using carpenter's hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes.

• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.

• Select specified type of lumber or other materials.

• Prepare layout using tape measure, framing square, builders levels & lasers.

• Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials using pencil or chalk.

• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and other hand tools.

• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, screws, lags and nuts and bolts.

• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.

• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

• Belong to local union hall.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL:

• Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests.

• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes.

• Standing/Walking – Constantly (66% to 100% a day).

• Bend (neck and back) – Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Use of hands for repetitive grasping – Constantly (66% to 100% a day).

• Use of hands for pushing & pulling – Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Use of hands for fine manipulation – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Squatting & Kneeling – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Climb (stairs & ladders) – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Reaching Overhead – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Lift Overhead – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Knee Stand – Occasionally (less than 33% a day).

• Lift/Carry
-at least
40 pounds – Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

• Pushing & Pulling – Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

MENTAL:

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team.

• Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

• Must be able to plan and organize work.

• Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.

• Must not be afraid of heights.

• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.

• Good attendance.

• Must be able to read a tape measure.