Carpenter - Form Builder

High Associates Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Carpenters/Form Builders to join their dedicated team in Denver, PA. This role involves constructing forms from blueprints for precast concrete production, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in carpentry, experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to read blueprints. The company offers excellent benefits, including tuition assistance, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team where your contributions will be valued and recognized!

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

High Family Foundation Scholarship

Good Measure Award

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carpentry or related experience required.
• Strong tape measure experience and blueprint reading skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Construct forms from blueprints for precast pieces.
• Maintain safety awareness and adhere to company safety regulations.
• Assist in building form parts and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint Reading

Tape Measure

Hand Tools Operation

Power Tools Operation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nail Gun

Drill

Sander

Miter Saw

Job description

High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, and 100 years of experience providing first-rate service and design assistance to create beautiful precast concrete structures. We are committed to providing high quality, durable and environmentally friendly products and top-notch service to our customers. We have provided precastconcretestructures and enclosure systems for a wide variety of projects including educational, government, multi-unit residential, retail,sports complexes/stadiums, and parking garages.

We are actively seeking Carpenters/Form Builders to join our 1st shift - 4:00AM start time teamlocated in Denver, PA.

Carpenters are responsible for constructing forms from blueprints for the production of precast pieces cast on print designs. Construction includes layout, cutting of raw materials and assembly of forms, nailing, measuring, and confirming dimensional layouts. Will also support precast piece detail changes to meet daily production schedule.

Our next team-member will ideally possess the following educational and work qualifications:

• 2+ years of carpentry or related experience is required
• Strong Tape measure experience is required
• Comfortable operating various hand and power tools
• Able to take direction and work independently
• A high school diploma or general equivalent (GED)
• Flexibility to work a schedule with no defined end time, based on work volume is critical
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment are important
• Blueprint reading experience is required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the building of form parts including frame sides, blockouts, voids, recesses, reveal and feature strips, and standalone build up forms using the following skills.
  a. Read a tape measure
  b. Small tool skills – nail gun, drill, staple gun, sander, miter saw
  c. Build form parts from precut materials
  d. Form flat panels
  e. Bondo and putty
  f. Coat form sides
• Responsible to maintain an attitude of safety awareness as it pertains to department, company, and corporate safety rules, regulations and procedures by demonstrating he/she can work in a safe manner on a continual basis, following established procedures in the areas of safety/health ensuring the safety of his/her fellow co-workers is not jeopardized by their actions.
• Reading blueprints for layout of the job and identifying where parts will be used to create panel shapes.
• Putty and sanding and finishing of all products.
• Application of resin coats.
• Use of proper techniques in all aspects of job to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.
• Must attend scheduled Toolbox Talks and be an active participant in any discussion.
• After completion of cage manufacture, have a Form Builder III and/or Leadperson sign and approve cage.
• Start/stop labor codes as required for production labor.
• Clean and return all tools and equipment to storage area daily.
• Perform 6S required to meet and support daily, weekly and monthly 6S goals and objectives.
• Maintain quality focus for all tasks and looks to improve product for both internal and external customers.
• Participate in Quality projects as needed.
• Adhere to company policies pertaining to attendance and tardiness.
• Assist other crews in completing their tasks, as required.
• Work across functions within concrete production team as required.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Is committed to the Improvement Process and is a role model.
• Maintain an understanding/working knowledge of the HCG evacuation plans/procedures.
• Maintain and submit all records, inspection sheets and reports on time and complete as required.
• Maintain a good working relationship with fellow co-workers.
• Cross train in other production areas as required.
• Learn how to properly hook-up pieces for tow motor operators

Working for The High Concrete Group:

High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century’s experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster.

• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.