Apprentice Carpenter

Branco Enterprises, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Branco Enterprises, Inc. offers a four-year apprentice carpenter program combining full-time on-the-job training with part-time class sessions at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri.

Apprentices gain hands-on experience alongside Branco journeymen on projects across the 4-state area, with instruction in safety, carpentry, concrete work, plan reading, and related topics. Graduates are recognized as Journeyman Carpenters by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma (GED) required.
• Must not have more than a 10% disability.
• Must be drug-free (Random drug testing is enforced).
• Must be able to pass a physical capacity exam (lift at least 70 lbs occasionally; 40-50 lbs frequently) and able to endure frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling.
• Must be able to work outdoors and travel as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma (GED)

Job description

APPRENTICE CARPENTER

This is a 4-year program that consists of on-the-job training as a full-time employee and attending class one half day per week at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, during the spring and fall semesters. Topics discussed in class include safety, carpentry, concrete work, plan reading, and many other topics. Credit may be given to applicants for prior related experience on a case-by-case basis.

Branco apprentices not only learn skills in the classroom, they gain invaluable experience by working alongside Branco journeymen carpenters at jobs in the 4-state area or beyond. Our journeymen carpenters are professional craftsmen whose valuable experience and knowledge get passed on to our apprentices. The apprentice gains knowledge and hones their craft, while Branco gains a valuable and skilled employee. Graduates of our apprenticeship program are recognized and certified as Journeyman Carpenters by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Apprenticeship Program Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma (GED)
• Must not have more than a 10% disability
• Must be drug-free (Random drug testing is enforced)
• Must be able to pass a physical capacity exam (lift at least 70 lbs occasionally; 40-50 lbs frequently) and able to endure frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling.
• Must be able to work outdoors and travel as needed