Traveling Heavy Industrial Building Carpenter

Traveling Heavy Industrial Building Carpenter Essential Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Coordinates with job site Superintendent/Foreman to configure construction layout.
• Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other various materials.
• Installs form work, places steel reinforcement, installs concrete, and finishes as needed for concrete construction.
• Takes measurements and calculates the size and amount of material needed.
• Cuts, shapes and smooths lumber and other material (e.g., fiberglass) according to needed measurements.
• Builds window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre‑constructed items.
• Lays out floorings, roofing or drywall ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
• Assembles furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and installs them where designated.
• Inspects places and conducts repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Builds scaffolding and other construction structures.
• Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, using hand or power tools.
• Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Checks work and repairs or corrects any faults.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

• May train or supervise others in job duties.
• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.
• Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• TWIC card preferred.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program preferred.
• Three or more years proven construction carpentry experience required.

• Knowledge of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and its applications.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.

• Coordinate eye‑hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

• Overtime will be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Holiday and weekend work may be required.

• Tool belt
• Hammer
• Tape measure (30‑35")
• Chalk line
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Utility knife
• Tin snips
• Nail puller
• Speed square
• Framing square
• Levels / plumb bob
• Wood chisel

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