Carpenter - Formwork Specialist

Skillit; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer Contrib

Tool allowance or reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Skillit is seeking experienced carpenters in Cartersville, GA to build, set, and strip modular engineered formwork for commercial and civil concrete projects. This hands-on role is on-site at active construction sites, performing layout from drawings and ensuring safe, accurate concrete placement.

Candidates should have commercial or civil form carpentry experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and a track record of working safely around concrete placement.

Qualifications

• Proven formwork carpentry experience for commercial or civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and layouts.
• Strong measuring and cutting skills with hand and power tools.
• Experience setting elevations and layout points with basic tools.
• Commitment to safety on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, erect, and strip modular engineered formwork systems on slabs, walls, columns, and footings.
• Interpret drawings to set layout points, align formwork, and control elevations.
• Measure, cut, and fit framing members and form components to tolerances.
• Install ties, hardware, shoring, and accessories; adjust during concrete pours.
• Coordinate with concrete crews and conduct quality checks after stripping.

Skills

Layout and blueprint reading

Measuring and cutting

Hand and power tool proficiency

Safe work around concrete

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

About this roleWe are hiring experienced carpenters in Cartersville, GA to build, set, and strip modular engineered formwork for commercial and civil concrete projects. This role is hands-on: you will work on-site assembling system formwork, performing layout from drawings, and ensuring safe, accurate concrete placement. Best fit candidates have commercial or civil form carpentry experience, strong layout and blueprint-reading skills, and a track record of working safely around concrete placement. This is a full-time, onsite position on active construction sites in the Cartersville area; regional travel to nearby jobs may be required.What you'll doAssemble, erect, and strip modular engineered formwork systems for slabs, walls, columns, and footingsInterpret technical drawings and blueprints to set layout points, form alignment, and elevation controlMeasure, cut, fasten, and fit framing members and form components to required tolerancesInstall ties, hardware, shoring components, and accessories; make adjustments during concrete placementCoordinate with concrete crews during pour operations and perform quality checks after stripMaintain tools, equipment, and form components; follow site housekeeping and safety rulesWhat we're looking forProven commercial or civil concrete formwork carpentry experience with modular/system formworkAble to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and layout pointsStrong measuring and cutting skills; comfortable using hand and power toolsExperience performing site layout and setting elevations with basic layout toolsKnowledge of concrete form ties, shoring, and basic rigging practicesCommitment to following safety procedures on active job sitesQualificationsValid driver's license and reliable transportation to Cartersville-area sitesOSHA 10-hour construction safety card (or willingness to obtain)Basic rigging, fall protection, or confined space training a plusAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checkPhysical ability to lift, climb, and work outdoors in variable conditionsSpanish/English bilingual skills a plusWhat we offerPaid time off and planned time off for scheduled projectsMedical, dental, and vision insurance optionsRetirement plan with employer contributionsPaid site safety and equipment training; certifications supportedTool allowance or reimbursement for job-required tools and PPETravel reimbursement or per-diem for regional site assignmentsReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.