CARPENTER

MANDATE OF MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking skilled carpenters. The position involves installing and repairing wooden fixtures, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring safety at job sites. Prospective candidates should have proven carpentry experience and be proficient with relevant tools. Good physical condition and adherence to safety guidelines are essential in this role. Join a dynamic team and contribute to various projects requiring precision and expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as carpenter.
• Hands-on experience with carpentry materials.
• Excellent knowledge of carpentry techniques.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines.
• Good understanding of basic math.
• Good physical condition and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Install foundations, walls, and roofs using various materials.
• Fit and install doors and window frames accurately.
• Study blueprints to prepare project layouts.
• Reads blueprints to prepare layout and material requirements.
• Shapes or cuts materials with hand tools, machines or Power saws.
• Maintains safety rules and a clean work environment.
• Builds or repairs fixtures using woodworking machines or hand tools.
• Assembles materials to form frameworks or props using screws, nails or glue.
• Removes damaged parts and repairs structures as needed.
• Inspects ceilings, floors, walls and woodwork for damage.
• Moves materials around the jobsite and cleans debris.

Skills

Experience as carpenter

Carpentry materials handling

Understanding of carpentry techniques

Using electrical and manual tools

Ability to read technical documents

Basic math skills

Good physical condition

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Installs foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials
• Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, and laser levels
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels
• Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
• Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Builds or repairs cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
• Assembles and fastens materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
• Inspects ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures
• Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned
• Cleans up worksite debris

Requirements:

• Proven experience as carpenter
• Hands‑on experience in working with carpentry materials
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings
• Willingness to always follow safety guidelines
• Good understanding of basic math
• Good physical condition and endurance