CARPENTER

HS BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HS BUILDERS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Formwork Carpenter to join our on-site team in Singapore. The role focuses on building and dismantling formwork structures for concrete pours, following detailed blueprints and safety requirements.

The position requires physical stamina, blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with hand and heavy-duty power tools. Training and CSOC certification are valued, with opportunities to advance within our construction teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Capable of outdoor work and lifting heavy loads.
• Experience with hand and heavy-duty power tools.
• Singapore-specific safety certifications like CSOC.

Responsibilities

• Formwork erection: measure, cut and assemble forms to hold concrete.
• Installation & dismantling: secure molds and dismantle after curing.
• Safety compliance: enforce on-site safety and PPE usage.
• Material management: take-offs and manage timber and formwork panels to reduce wastage.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Physical Stamina

Tool Proficiency

Tools

Circular Saws

Drills

Pneumatic Nailers

Job description

Core Responsibilities

Formwork Erection: Measure, cut, and assemble timber, plywood, or

metal forms according to structural blueprints to hold wet concrete until

it sets.

Installation & Dismantling: Securely install these molds into position,

and carefully dismantle them once the concrete has reached sufficient

strength.

Safety Compliance: Enforce Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

practices, including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) during on-site assembly.

Material Management: Calculate material take-offs and efficiently

manage timber and formwork panels on site to minimize material

wastage.

Job Requirements

Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret architectural and structural

engineering drawings correctly.

Physical Stamina: Capability to work outdoors, climb scaffolding, stand

for prolonged periods, and lift heavy loads.

Tool Proficiency: Experience operating a variety of hand and heavyduty

power tools (e.g., circular saws, drills, and pneumatic nailers).

Training (Singapore-specific): Many employers look for safety

certifications (like the Construction Safety Orientation Course - CSOC)

and relevant vocational training or trade certificates.