Carpenter

MWH

Forest Grove (OR)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)

Paid Time Off (sick time)

Paid Parental Leave Program

401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking an experienced Carpenter to support critical projects in Forest Grove, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have extensive carpentry skills, including the ability to read blueprints and estimate materials for construction. Responsibilities include preparing layouts, utilizing carpentry tools, and ensuring safety standards are met. This full-time position offers a chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects with a well-established company.

Qualifications

Experience in commercial, industrial, or facilities carpentry.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Prepare project layout and select materials.
Work with blueprints and adhere to safety regulations.
Utilize various carpentry tools to repair and build structures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material estimation

Carpentry tools usage

Project layout preparation

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking an experienced Carpenter to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Forest Grove, OR.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have built a reputation with our clients on successful projects, bringing positive impacts to local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

Prepare the layout of the project.
Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
Select materials.
Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
Check work along the way to ensure it’s up to code and specifications.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
Work with prefabricated buildings.
Build stairs, mantles, and furniture.
Install cabinets and molding.
Remodel businesses.
Create structures for pouring concrete.
Erect scaffolding.
Build tunnel bracing.
Build concrete forms for tunnel or sewer construction project.
Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
Repair or build furniture.
Install partitions, doors, and windows.
Move and install machinery.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to the MWH safety program.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior experience working as a carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Maintains a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
Required to communicate information, ideas, directions, with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with utmost regard to safety.
Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.
If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application and are physically fit to perform the work.

Benefits