Carpenter Helper

Overview

Join to apply for the Carpenter Helper role at Koch Engineered Solutions
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OPD (Optimized Process Designs, LLC) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX, and is part of Koch Engineered Solutions.

The jobsite is located in Vidor, TX
, and there is an opening for a Carpenter Helper
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• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials.
• Aptitude to understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize hammers, pry-bars, chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Work on ladders and scaffolding.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Able to create structures for pouring concrete.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Aim to achieve high production, with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Framing hammers
• Sledge hammers
• Portable band saws
• Portable dirt compactors
• Other power tools

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Moving the entire body, requiring considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

• Basic knowledge of civil construction
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet basic physical requirements

• Previous experience in oil and gas construction

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We challenge the status quo, create value, and reward contributions. We follow a compensation philosophy based on market data and individual qualifications. Our hiring philosophy emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

We provide resources to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by region. Questions? Speak to your recruiter.