Carpenter Concrete

SW Funk Industrial Contractors; Chester (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled carpenters to construct durable wooden structures and concrete forms. This role requires interpreting blueprints, using power tools safely, and applying various carpentry techniques. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in carpentry and civil work, with experience in building temporary structures. Join a team that values safety and precision while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401K plan. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent Pay

401K with discretionary match

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Short Term/ Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as an apprentice/helper in Carpentry or Civil area.
• Experience in building rough wooden structures and knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build rough wooden structures according to sketches or blueprints.
• Demonstrate safe usage of power tools and perform material handling.

Skills

Carpentry

Concrete Finishing

Rebar Installation

Blueprint Interpretation

Power Tools Usage

Material Handling

Math Skills

OSHA Regulations Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Drill

Table Saw

Circular Saw

Job description

The employee must be able to build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, shoring, and temporary frame structures according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. Employee should have a secondary skill such as a cement finisher or rod buster.

Tasks:

• Accurately interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications, or other documents and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application.
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job.
• Recognize various materials used in carpentry and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks.
• Demonstrate ability to properly build and brace concrete forms using various systems.
• Demonstrate ability to cut, bend, install and tie rebar.
• Demonstrate ability to install anchor bolts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the handling and application of epoxy grouts.
• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
• Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.

Required Skills:

• Positions required to work in: climbing, bending, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crawling.
• Good hand/eye balance is required in order to use the tools necessary to complete the required work.
• Must have vision with good depth perception in order to judge distances and space relationships, especially when doing near-point work which may be varying distances from the eye.
• Must be able to work in all kinds of weather.
• At times, will be required to work below ground to install materials. Must be familiar with the requirements set by OSHA, the customer, and the company regarding working below ground.
• Minimum math ability for this position is to calculate surface areas and translate these figures into a bill of material, which can be used to complete a specific job. Must be able to use variables and formulas typically found in most industry-approved trade handbooks.
• Must have the ability to speak using correct English and to write simple reports with the correct format using proper spelling and grammar. Must also have the ability to read safety requirements, read and understand instructions for the correct usage of tools, and be able to read and understand methods and procedures in civil drawings and layout prints in English.
• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, or drawings (for example, being able to do a material take-off).
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools appropriate for the job including table saw, radial arm saw, circular saw, etc.

Required Experience:

• Should have at least 2 - 3 years as an apprentice/helper in the Carpentry or Civil area.
• Should have at least 1 - 2 years as a journeyman Form Carpenter or related Civil field.
• Experience in the Cement Finisher or Rodbuster field is a plus.
• Must have experience in building rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, shoring, and temporary frame structures according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
• Must have secondary skills as a cement finisher and rod buster.
• Must have knowledge of all related OSHA regulations.
• Must have the ability to use standard and/or metric rules to measure.
• Must have a minimum of 1-year experience working in an industrial environment.

Benefits:

• Excellent Pay
• 401K with discretionary match
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance