Carpenter Apprentice

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 57,107,000 - 85,647,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC is seeking Carpenter Apprentices in Sterling, Virginia. You will learn layout, material selection, and how to work from blueprints while supporting construction projects with a focus on quality and safety.

The role requires reliable transportation, willingness to travel up to about 60 miles daily, and flexibility for longer hours to meet deadlines. Candidates should have basic tool knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• No minimum educational requirements.
• Five years of construction experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools and be proficient with a variety of tools.
• Ability to read measurements and perform calculations.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow site rules.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimate height, width, length and other proportions.
• Select materials and use tools to erect/repair structures.
• Work from blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Maintain quality control and ensure work meets codes and specs.
• Perform tasks with various materials (wood, plastic, drywall, etc.).
• Use tools to erect scaffolding and install components like doors, windows, and trim.
• Keep workspace clean and organize tools and materials.
• Plan and execute tasks as directed.
• Meet time schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Five years construction experience

Hand tool proficiency

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Tools

General hand tools

Job description

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors

With projects throughout the mid-Atlantic, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors (CMAC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CMAC is looking for Carpenter Apprentices in our Sterling, Virginia region.

What You Will Do:

• Learns how to prepare the layout of the project.
• Estimates height, width, length and other proportions.
• Selects appropriate work materials.
• Learns how to work from blueprints, drawings or instructions from supervisors.
• Works within precise limits and standards of accuracy (Quality Control).
• Learns how to work with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall.
• Utilizes tools including, but not limited, to chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders to erect and repair structures, levels, rulers, plumb bobs, framing squares, surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure, and other carpentry tools.
• Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements.
• Works on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Learns how to perform the building of handrails, steps, drilling, patching, and light concrete work.
• Learns how to build stairs, temporary doors, ramps, temporary walls, etc.
• Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job.
• Learns how to create structures for pouring concrete.
• Learns how to install partitions, doors, and windows.
• Learns how to install or replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
• Learns how to install base, cabinets, and crown moldings.
• Keeps immediate working area clean. Must use broom and wheelbarrows and follow material procedures.
• Properly plans and executes specific work as directed.

Expected Hours of Work:

Full time, more than 40-hours a week. May work nights and weekends, construction may sometimes continue around the clock to meet deadlines.

Travel:

Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Pay

$19.93-$29.89 per hour.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• There are no minimum educational requirements.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Have general knowledge of basic concrete and hand tools.
• Five (5) years of construction related experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must have own hand tools and be proficient in operating a variety of tools.
• Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
• Have the ability to take measurements and make calculations.
• Ability to work well with supervision and peers.
• Have good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
• Ability to problem solve when errors occur.
• Keep tools and workspace organized.
• Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

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