Carpenter

CK Construction Group Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Construction Group is hiring a Carpenter in Westerville, Ohio. The role constructs, erects, installs, and repairs wood structures using hand and power tools, following local codes. Reports to Carpenter Foreman and collaborates with trades on site.

Requires apprenticeship or 4-6 years carpentry, high school diploma or GED. On-site job with physical demands; safety conscious. Company emphasizes on-time, within-budget completion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or 4 - 6 years of carpentry experience is required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to material requirements.
• Prepare layout using rule, framing square, and calipers.
• Marks cutting lines on materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
• Erects framework for structures and lays sub-flooring.
• Builds stairs and lays out partitions and cabinetry.
• Applies paneling to ceilings and walls and finish hardware.
• Installs door and window frames, weather stripping, trim, and hardware.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for access.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs.
• Installs door and window bucks and braces them.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Framing

Tool handling

Measurement accuracy

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program or 4-6 years carpentry experience

Job description

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self‑perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Carpenter role constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building codes. This position reports to the Carpenter Foreman and may take direction from the Project Superintendent and Trade Superintendent. Closely interacts with other trade persons.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for informationpertaining to the type of material required.
• Prepare layout, using rule, framing square, and calipers.
• Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them togetherwith nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
• Erects framework for structures and lays sub-flooring.
• Builds stairs and lays out and installs partitions and cabinetwork.
• Applies shock absorbing, sound deadening, and decorativepaneling to ceilings and walls.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks.
• Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures aboveground level.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings.
• Installs door and window bucks in designated positions in building framework, and braces them with boards, nailed to framework.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Must be able to follow specific directions.
• Must be able stand or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, percentages, and fractions.
• Must be able to read and understand measuring tools and levels.
• Must be able to compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.

Education and Experience:

Completion of an apprenticeship program or an equivalent 4 - 6 years of carpentry experience is required. High School diploma or GED.

CK Construction 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.