Carpenter - EGC Construction

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Carpenter to join the team in Newport, RI. The role focuses on commercial construction, remodeling, safety, and quality, with duties ranging from rough carpentry to finish work and reading blueprints.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, OSHA 10 preferred, at least three years' experience, and the ability to travel and operate heavy machinery. EGC is a merit shop contractor; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years' carpentry experience.
• Candidates must have transportation and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware.
• Installation of windows.
• Layout for stairs and common rafters.
• Read blueprints and perform layout using math.
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns.
• Pump, place and finish concrete techniques.
• Place concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks.
• Operate crane signals and rigging.
• Communicate instructions effectively in verbal and written form.
• Organize, sequence and perform tasks within schedule.
• Steel stud framing and hanging/finishing drywall.

Skills

Read blueprints

Heavy machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Description

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Carpenter to join the team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies, and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling practices as well as a comprehensive understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality and cost control measures and safety requirements associated with commercial building.

What You Will Do:

• Installation of doors; drill and set door hardware
• Installation of windows
• Layout for stairs and common rafters
• Read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills and perform layout
• Form and place concrete footings, piers, walls and columns
• Pump, place and finish techniques
• Placement of concrete, slab on grade and elevated decks
• Crane signals and rigging
• Effectively communicate and understand both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to organize, sequence and perform assigned tasks within schedule
• Steel stud framing
• Hanging and finishing drywall

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred
• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Minimum of three years' experience
• Candidates must have transportation
• Willing to travel
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.