Carpenter

PALA Interstate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking an experienced carpenter to read blueprints, construct and install wood structures, and ensure accuracy on complex projects. You will measure, cut, assemble, and brace forms for concrete work, build temporary structures, and operate survey equipment on active job sites.

The role requires multiple years of carpentry experience, familiarity with NCCER credentials, and the ability to pass a company assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ carpentry experience.
• NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification strongly desired.
• Must pass in-house Carpenter Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and plans for material specs and dimensions.
• Transport and prepare materials and tools for work.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on material.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements.
• Assemble pieces with nails, glue, or pins.
• Brace forms for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Construct forms and chutes for concrete pours.
• Build false works for temporary support on sites.
• Verify structure trueness with plumb/bob or level.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding up to 75 ft.
• Build wooden structures (benches, tables, tents).
• Operate survey equipment for accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material handling

Measurement

Woodworking

Form construction

Scaffolding setup

Survey equipment use

Tool proficiency

Math skills

Education

NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Scaffolding equipment

Structural forms

Job description

Position Description

PALA Interstate, LLC

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

• 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.
• Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.
• Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape and/or ruler and marks cutting lines on material.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue or dowel pins.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings and walls.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise buildings undergoing construction.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenter’s level.
• Erects and disassembles scaffolding up to 75 ft. high, installs ladders, handrails, toeboards, walkways, platforms and gangways.
• Builds a variety of wooden structures needed on job site i.e., benches, tables, lunch/rest tents, etc.
• Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Cleans scaffold yard and work areas.
• 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.
• NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification strongly desired.
• 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.