Carpenter

Wohlsen Construction Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking experienced Carpenter Assistants and Carpenters to join their team in Lancaster. Responsibilities include building wooden structures, installing doors and trim, and performing various carpentry tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience and must provide their own tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build wooden structures per specifications.
• Set up hollow metal frames and install hardware.
• Perform demolition work and complete other construction activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction safety

Precision measurement

Tools

Carpentry tools

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.

*Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Wohlsen does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, locations, or to any Wohlsen team member. Wohlsen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Wohlsen and will be processed accordingly.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.


The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.