Chicago-Carpenter

Description

A Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, metal, wallboard, etc., using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building codes. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers' expectations.

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to materials required and dimensions of structures or fixtures to be fabricated. Select materials; prepare layout using tape, framing square, and other tools; mark cutting and assembly lines on materials.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements using power and hand tools. Assemble, cut and shape materials and fasten them with applicable fasteners. Verify trueness of structures prior to completion. Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls. Install prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware such as locks and kick plates.
• Work to production schedules and maintain quality; report to foreman or lead hand; perform a range of carpentry tasks as assigned; maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate with precise accuracy, applying shop mathematics, planning work, selecting proper tools, and comparing sizes and forms from drawings or diagrams.
• Physically capable of climbing scaffolds and ladders, reaching, lifting up to 100 pounds, and performing required movements with good vision.
• Compensation: wages based on union scales, typically ranging from entry-level apprentice rates to journeyman rates depending on location.

• Education:
  
  Technical/other training (preferred).
• Behaviors:
  Team Player — Works well as a member of a group.
• Motivations:
  Flexibility — Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Safety and compliance:
  Ability to work safely and maintain a safe work environment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.