Concrete Carpenter

Concrete Form Carpenter

Join a skilled construction team as a Concrete Form Carpenter, where you will construct, erect, install, and repair wood, plywood, and wallboard structures to create concrete forms for building projects. In this role, you will use a variety of hand and power tools to build and maintain forms that shape concrete for structural elements, while consistently following safety standards and delivering precise, high-quality work.

Reliability, dependable attendance, and having your own transportation are essential for success in this position.

• Construct, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures used as concrete forms for building projects.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using rulers, pencils, chalk, and marking gauges to ensure accurate layouts.
• Shape or cut materials to precise measurements and assemble boards, timber, or plywood into wooden forms that match required dimensions and designs.
• Secure forms using nails, bolts, screws, or anchor rods, and operate hand tools, machines, and power saws safely and efficiently.
• Study blueprints, sketches, and building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions, shapes, designs, and materials needed.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations at all times and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment on the job site.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of wooden structures and repair or replace them using appropriate hand tools.
• Check completed work to ensure structures are level, plumb, and square, and make adjustments as needed to meet quality standards.
• Plan the sequence of work to complete tasks efficiently, coordinating materials, tools, and steps required for each phase of form construction.
• Support concrete pours and concrete finishing activities by ensuring forms are properly built, aligned, and ready for use.

• 1–5 years of experience in concrete form carpentry or closely related construction work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans accurately.
• Concrete form construction experience, including building, setting, and stripping concrete forms.
• Proficiency with carpentry hand tools and power tools such as hand saws, electric saws, and drills.
• Concrete work experience, including supporting concrete pours and concrete finishing activities.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform material estimates and measure accurately.
• Ability to plan and organize the sequence of work to complete projects efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify that work is level, plumb, and square.
• Commitment to following safety rules and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Reliable transportation and consistent, dependable attendance.

• Hands-on experience with concrete construction, including retaining walls and other structural concrete elements.
• Familiarity with quality control and cost control considerations in commercial construction projects.
• Ability to work effectively within a team on an active construction site.
• Strong problem-solving skills when addressing defects or damage in wooden structures.
• Organizational skills to manage tools, materials, and work areas efficiently.
• Capability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines on large construction projects.

You will work a consistent day shift Monday through Friday, supporting a well-organized project with strong on-site leadership. The environment offers opportunities to grow with the company, develop your skills on significant commercial projects, and build a long-term career in concrete construction while maintaining a stable schedule and supportive team culture.

This position is based on an active construction site in Franklin, TN, where a large apartment complex is being built. You will primarily work outdoors and in partially finished structures, contributing to the construction of a…