Carpenter

Pantex; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex in Amarillo, TX is seeking an INF Maintenance Mechanic Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry tasks, install locks, assemble doors and Plexiglas, and read blueprints. The role requires a four-year apprenticeship, journeyman certification, and DOE HRP clearance processes.

Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential to meet mission requirements. Qualified candidates will work under line management, maintain records, and ensure compliance with DOE and plant policies.

Qualifications

• Four-year Pantex-approved Apprenticeship with journeyman carpenter certification.

Responsibilities

• Erect wooden frames, install exterior and interior trim, lay floors, build forms, and construct related wood structures.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Lock installation

Plexiglas assembly

Door installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tin snips

Pop riveters

Stud guns

Job description

Posting Dates: 09/21/2026 to 09/28/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: INF Maintenance Mechanic Carpenter
Hiring Manager: Damon Manning
# of Openings: 1
Organization: North Zone Maintenance (51075469)
Hourly Pay Rate: 48.39
Seniority Group: Carpenter

Essential Job Duties

• Performs general carpentry work involving, but not limited to, the erecting of wooden building frames, installing exterior and interior trim, laying floors, building concrete forms, pouring chutes, constructing wooden scaffolds, and similar work entailing the cutting, shaping, and fastening together of wood or material such as treated fiberboard that is substituted for wood.
• Fits and assembles prefabricated wooden sections; cuts, shapes, fits, and assembles wood sections according to directions given on blueprints and sketches; performs general carpentry duties such as sawing, planning, jointing, chiseling, gluing, fitting, and nailing.
• Installs, reworks and maintains all locks and locking mechanisms on buildings, classified repositories, desks, and files.
• Cuts, shapes, and installs metal studs and ceiling joists using tin snips, pop riveters, and stud guns.
• Cuts, shapes, and assembles Plexiglas assemblies by gluing and/or fastening together by screws.
• Assembles and sets metal and wood doors and door jambs.
• Must be proficient in reading prints and sketches.
• Maintains and installs acoustic ceilings, and grid panels.
• Ensures accurate and efficient replacement of parts, and makes repairs and/or adjustments to equipment, installations, and/or fixtures.
• Performs duties under the direction of line management.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records.
• Must adhere to Safety, Fire, and Security regulations.
• Must be able to work alone or with others as the job requires.
• Responsible for the safe operation and proper care of materials, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Skills And Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Must have successfully completed a four (4) year Pantex approved Apprenticeship which provides experience directly related to the work currently performed by the Carpenter Shop, and have a journeyman carpenter certification.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.

Education

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED)

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)
• Straight pulling or pushing (_2_hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearmWalking (_2_hours/day)
• Standing (_2_hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle:
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Ability to distinguish basic colors (red, green, etc.)
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Impact noise (ex. Air hammers (EXCEPT – Instrument)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Environmental dust (silica)
• Asbestos (Pipefitter and Boilermaker – only)
• Fumes, smoke, gasses
• Grease and oils
• Motor fuels (Garage – only)
• Solvents and degreasing agents
• Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
• Strong acids and bases (Machinist, Pipefitter, Electrician-only)
• Works out of doors
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Confined spaces
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Shift work – specify – Swing / Graves
• Machinery with exposed moving parts
• Vibrations
• Isolated work assignments

Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active‑duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

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