Carpenter

Building Crafts, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a carpenter with general construction knowledge to work on various projects. The role involves setting forms for concrete pours, maintaining tools, and collaboration with team members. Ideal candidates should possess experience in carpentry and effective teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry as a carpenter or assistant.
• Experience with pile driving and sheet piling preferred.
• General layout and basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set and align forms for footings, walls, columns, and decks.
• Assist with concrete placement and finishing.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

Skills

General construction knowledge

Carpenter tools utilization

Basic math skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Job description

Summary of Position:
The carpenter position requires general construction knowledge that includes concrete formwork systems, such as job-built gang systems, Symons, PERI, and EFCO. These systems are used to form footings, walls, columns, and structural decks. This position requires knowledge and utilization of carpenter tools. The carpenter position will also work with process piping and process equipment installations.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set, align and verify the correct placement of forms for footings, walls, columns, and decks
• Assist with placing and finishing to ensure successful concrete pours
• Perform layout for various construction activities
• Maintain company tools and equipment in good working and safe order
• Work with pipe laborers and operators on underground piping, process piping, and process equipment
• Lead installation of building components, such as doors, windows, and interior systems
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience in the construction industry as a carpenter or carpenter assistant
• Experience with pile driving and sheet piling a plus
• General layout skills and basic math skills required
• Some blueprint reading may be required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Prolonged periods of standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools and/or power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Building Crafts, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.