carpenter

Honest Renovations; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local renovation company in Hamilton is seeking an entry-level construction worker to assist with various tasks including reading blueprints, building foundations, and supervising other workers. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in construction and proficiency with hand tools. This is a full-time position with no remote work options and demands physical endurance in a noisy work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Capable of handling heavy loads and physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts in conformance with building codes.
• Build foundations and install structural components.
• Supervise other workers and manage projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Woodworking

Supervisory skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Survey building locations and levels
• Supervise other workers
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Construction

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