Carpenter

US Fusion; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced carpenter to construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using wood and related materials. The role requires reading blueprints, measuring, shaping and assembling components, and ensuring accuracy on site.

The ideal candidate has four years of carpentry experience, can work with basic math, and is prepared to pass the in-house assessment. HS diploma or GED preferred, trade school is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ carpentry experience.
• Must pass in-house Carpenter Assessment Test.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and plans.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, sketches or plans to determine material needs and dimensions.
• Select and transport appropriate materials and tools.
• Measure materials and mark cutting lines.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements.
• Assemble materials with nails, glue or dowel pins.
• Brace forms for concrete piers, footings and walls.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Build false work to support structures during construction.
• Verify trueness of structures with level or plumb bob.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding up to 75 ft.
• Build wooden structures on site (benches, tables, tents).
• Operate survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Clean scaffold yard and work areas.
• Perform surveys and measurements using basic math.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade School program (preferred)

Job description

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Position Description

Summary

Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and pre-manufactured forms (Simon Forms, etc.) using hand tools and power tools. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

1. Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.

2. Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.

3. Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape and/or ruler and marks cutting lines on material.

4. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and planes.

5. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue or dowel pins.

6. Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings and walls.

7. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

8. Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise buildings undergoing construction.

9. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenter’s level.

10. Erects and disassembles scaffolding up to 75 ft. high, installs ladders, handrails, toeboards, walkways, platforms and gangways.

11. Builds a variety of wooden structures needed on job site i.e., benches, tables, lunch/rest tents, etc.

12. Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.

13. Cleans scaffold yard and work areas.

14. Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurement and assembly of structures.

Position Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum Four years’ experience in Carpentry work.
• Must pass our in-house Carpenter Assessment Test

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Trade School program preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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