Carpenter

Wohlsen Construction; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Carpenter Assistants, Carpenters, and Master Carpenters to join their team. This role involves building wooden structures, installing doors and hardware, and ensuring project specifications are met. Candidates should have at least five years of carpentry experience and the ability to read blueprints. The position requires a valid driver's license and personal carpentry tools. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with both indoor and outdoor construction tasks, and potential for overtime and out-of-town work. Join a team dedicated to quality craftsmanship and safety in construction!

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of carpentry construction experience required.
• Valid driver's license and transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build wooden structures and install doors and hardware as per specifications.
• Interact with field employees and subcontractors for project completion.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint Reading

Demolition Work

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Carpentry Tools

Measuring Tape

Utility Knife

Speed Square

Job description

Hiring! Carpenter Assistants/ Carpenters/ Master Carpenters

About Your Opportunity

Primary responsibility for building wooden structures such as blocking according to sketches, blueprints or oral instructions. Studies of specifications to determine dimension of safety barriers, trim/millwork, toilet accessories and door/hardware installation.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Set hollow metal frames/pre-hung door units
• Hangs doors & installs door hardware
• Erects, assembles, and installs framing
• Installs interior and exterior trim, cabinetry, and wood blocking
• Measures boards, timber or plywood using square or measuring tape, marks cutting lines on material using pencils, cuts material to required sizes.
• Performs other construction activities necessary to complete project.
• Perform demolition work if necessary
• Installs Div. 10 (Bathroom Acc.)
• Some wood framing & metal stud, install windows, install flashing, and insulation.

Other Functions:

• Interacts with other field employees and subcontractors
• Ability to read blueprints

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Carpentry construction experience
• Valid driver’s licenses & transportation

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Employee is expected to supply his/her own carpentry tools, a list of which is provided by Wohlsen Construction Company – Toolbelt, Hammer, Tape measure, Utility Knife, Pencil, Combination or Speed Square
• Able to move materials to do demo work

Relationships

• Reports to the General Superintendent Carpentry
• Interacting with other field employees and subcontractors.

Authority

• Building wooden structures and determining dimensions according to sketches, blueprints, or instructions.
• Studying specifications to determine dimensions of safety barriers, trim/millwork, toilet accessories, and door/hardware installation.
• Setting hollow metal frames, hanging doors, installing hardware, and erecting framing.
• Installing interior and exterior trim, cabinetry, wood blocking, and participating in other construction activities necessary for project completion.

Accountability

• Complete tasks correctly and on time as per project instructions.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety rules.
• Keep supervisors and team members informed about progress, challenges, and any problems.
• Be punctual.

Working Conditions:
Works both indoor and outdoor construction with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures. Overtime may be required, and some work may involve elevated heights, several stories above ground or work below ground. Out-of-Town work may also be required.