Carpenter (Forming)

Loenbro; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Loenbro in Wilmer, TX is seeking a Forming Carpenter to construct and dismantle concrete formwork for heavy industrial and commercial projects. You will read blueprints, set forms, and ensure accuracy and safety on site.

You will work with superintendents, foremen, ironworkers, and concrete crews to install foundations, slabs, walls, pedestals, and equipment pads. Proficiency with hand and power tools and a focus on quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of forming carpenter experience in heavy industrial, commercial, or civil construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as project demands require.
• Commitment to safety on an active construction site.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, brace, align, and strip wood, metal, and pre-engineered forming systems.
• Construct forms for foundations, footings, grade beams, walls, columns, slabs, equipment foundations, and other concrete structures.
• Read blueprints and layout information to ensure accurate form placement.
• Measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and forming materials.
• Inspect completed work for quality and conformance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Forming carpenter experience

Hand & power tools

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter (Forming)
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro South
Location: Wilmer, TX
Reports To: UMI Formean
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach. Every customer benefits from our capabilities and our commitment to excellence.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Forming Carpenter is responsible for constructing, installing, and dismantling concrete formwork systems used in heavy industrial and commercial construction projects. This position works closely with superintendents, foremen, ironworkers, and concrete crews to ensure forms are built accurately, safely, and according to project specifications. Successful candidates will have experience reading blueprints, interpreting layout dimensions, setting forms, and preparing concrete structures including foundations, slabs, walls, pedestals, and equipment pads.

• Build, install, brace, align, and strip wood, metal, and pre-engineered concrete forming systems.
• Construct forms for foundations, footings, grade beams, walls, columns, slabs, equipment foundations, and other concrete structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and layout information to ensure accurate form placement.
• Measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and forming materials according to project requirements.
• Assist with surveying, elevation checks, and layout activities.
• Verify formwork dimensions, alignment, plumbness, and elevation before concrete placement.
• Install embedded items, anchor bolts, blockouts, sleeves, and other inserts as required.
• Work alongside rod-busters and concrete finishers to prepare structures for concrete placement.
• Safely dismantle and store forms for reuse following concrete curing.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, site-specific procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Forming Carpenter in heavy industrial, commercial, or civil construction.
• Experience building and setting concrete forms for foundations, slabs, walls, columns, and structural concrete installations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specification documents.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and construction equipment related to formwork.
• Knowledge of concrete placement procedures and forming techniques.
• Ability to work safely in an active construction environment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as project demands require.

Preferred

• Experience on large‑scale industrial, manufacturing, data center, power generation, or energy construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand rebar placement drawings and concrete schedules.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to Loenbro's Core Values and safety culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of concrete forming methods and construction practices.
• Ability to accurately perform layout and measurement calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and resolve field installation challenges.
• Effective communication and collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.
• Commitment to jobsite safety, productivity, and craftsmanship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands