Industrial Carpenter

General Description:

Assist Craftsman in the construction, erection, installation, and repairs of structures and fixtures

of metal, wood, plywood, and/or wallboard using hand tools and power tools.

• Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.
• Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape, and/or ruler, and marks cutting lines on material.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue, or dowel pins.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise building concrete piers, footings, and walls
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenters level.
• Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurements and assembly of structures.
• Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.

• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
• Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Interpretation of Construction Drawings
• Ethical Conduct
• Ability to use math/complete calculations

Field/Jobsite Environment – Standing, sitting, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending,

pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected

on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction

Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional

evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

• 2+ years of industrial field experience as an Industrial Carpenter Helper
• Must take in-house Carpenter Helper Assessment or hold NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification

• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of

substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or

reduced by reasonable accommodation

• Hammer
• Utility Knife
• Combination Square
• 25’ Measuring Tape
• Chalk Box
• Tool Belt
• Plumb Bob
• Klien Pliers
• Nail Bar
• Torpedo Level
• Crescent Wrench
• Steel Toe Rubber Boots (for muddy work)