Carpenter

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Carpenter to construct and repair various structures and fixtures. The role requires a high school diploma, five years of journeyman-level experience, and the ability to perform physical tasks safely. The Carpenter will work under limited supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman-level experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Construct, deconstruct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements.
• Inspect, install, remove, and repair ceiling or floor tiles.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Knowledge of construction methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Carpenter. In this role, you will, under limited supervision, construct, deconstruct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
2. Read and comprehend specifications from sketches or building plans to prepare project layouts, determine dimensions, and estimate materials required.
3. Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools, wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
4. Build, repair, install, and/or deconstruct crates, boxes, cabinets, walls, furniture, doors, frameworks, floors, and other fixtures.
5. Erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding for use above ground level.
6. Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace them.
7. Install walls, paneling, ceilings, doors, fixtures such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware.
8. Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings.
9. Inspect, install, remove, and repair ceiling or floor tiles, carpets, wall coverings, siding, or woodwork.
10. Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
11. Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
12. Possess knowledge of drawings, materials, tools, and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
14. Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research, including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and continuously learning.
15. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace—how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman-level experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant carpentry experience.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment.
• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions; a post-offer, pre-hire physical will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of formal training or apprenticeship programs and industrial experience are preferred.
• Experience with metal stud wall construction and metal doors/frames/hardware installation.
• Experience with drop ceilings and vinyl floor installation.
• Experience with industrial scaffold erection.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

Resumes should be submitted in Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (.pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third-party vendors will not be accepted; such resumes will be deleted, and candidates submitted through them will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying, please email [e-mail].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.