Carpenter Apprentice - Orlando

Turner Construction Company; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking formwork carpenters to construct and install concrete forms, wood frameworks and related structures on active construction sites. The role requires reading blueprints, precise measurement, and safe operation of carpentry tools to build reliable forms for concrete pours.

The position emphasizes physical endurance, accuracy in laying out forms, and adherence to safety standards on multi-level commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to accurately measure lengths with ruler or tape.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Safe use of power tools such as saws, drills, planes, sanders, routers and grinders.
• Basic understanding and use of a builders level for setting grades.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install concrete forms; building frameworks; wood stairways, window and door frames.
• Measure and mark lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Skills

Mathematics

Measurement

Blueprint reading

Power tools safety

Builders level usage

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Narrative Language: Formwork carpenters build the molds thatretain wet concrete in the construction of foundations and other concretestructures. This position willmanufacture forms made from steel, wood orheavy plastic. The work is physically demanding and messy, consisting ofcarrying the heavy forms, spraying them with oil that keeps the concrete fromsticking, securing them with iron rods and inserting steel reinforcement thatwill give the concrete tensile strength. Once the concrete sets, form workersstrip the forms, clean them and prep them for the next project.

Formwork carpenters should be in top physical condition and be able to readblueprints. They must be proficient in measuring and cutting, because thepremade form sizes don’t always match the exact structure dimensions, and the form worker must construct fillers to bridge the gaps.Basic knowledge of carpenter tools and the ability to figure angles, level andsquare the forms is essential. Form workers should have a working knowledge ofthe various methods used to assemble all major types of forms. And because ahigh percentage of commercial construction involves multilevel structures, formworkers should also be comfortable working at heights.

Job Description:

Construct, erect, install, concrete forms; buildingframeworks; wood stairways, window and door frames. May also include installingcabinets, drywall and batt or roll insulation, doors and hardware, toiletpartitions and accessories, trim, as well as other types of general tradestasks.

Job Tasks:

Measure and mark lines on materials, using ruler, pencil,chalk, and marking gauge.

Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

Possessthe skill required to construct and install block outs per drawings

Ableto install embedded angles, plates, bolts and other anchors to formwork priorto placing concrete

Ableas needed to position and tie reinforcing steel in footings, wall forms andflat slab placements

Abilityto install keyway, water stops and waterproofing materials in footings andformwork

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines,or power saw.

Understand blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine dimensions andmaterials required for form, or framing, construction

Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails,dowel pins, or glue.

Build or repair doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used inbuildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

Select and order lumber and other required materials.

Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and cleanenvironment

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved inthe construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations andframing.

Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications to carpentry.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, andother techniques for maximizing the effective installations of concreteformwork, shoring, anchor bolts, embedded items, water stops and keyways.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including uses,repair, and maintenance associated with carpentry and woodworking.

Knowledge of basic building layout and leveling, grades andbenchmarks.

Basic knowledge of building codes.

Skills Required:

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Ability to accurately measure lengths with ruler or tape.

Basic blueprint reading

Safe use of power tools such as saws, drills, planes,sanders, routers and grinders.

Basic understanding and use of a builders level for setting grades.

Abilities Required:

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems toproduce answers that make sense.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented throughspoken words and sentences.

The ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs,lift and carry materials in association with carpentry activities

Job Activities:

Ability to work skillfully with bothhands constantly, independently safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 20pounds routinely, 50 pounds occasionally, climb and maintain balance on laddersand scaffold, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, finger, grasp andfeel on a constant and repetitive basis, stand, walk, talk, see (20/20 visionnaturally or corrected), hear within normal range and perform repetitive motionactivities. Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions includingexcessive heat and cold, noise, vibrations, dust, fumes, oils, wear a portablerespirator. Ability to work the schedule required by job demands.Ability to physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite,e.g., uneven surfaces, floor openings, heights, construction debris and poorlighting.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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