Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing) (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - Maintenance

Ausitn Industrial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on constructing and maintaining wood, plywood, and wallboard structures, with emphasis on fireproofing, safety, and blueprint interpretation.

The position requires journeyman-level experience, NCCER-IND Carp certification, a TWIC card, and a valid driver’s license. On-site, full-time employment with equal opportunity employer status.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• TWIC Card and Valid Driver's License required? (inferred from qualifications)
• Fireproofing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and building plans to determine dimensions and materials.
• Erect concrete forms and scaffolding, and set up ramps.
• Follow safety rules and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Operate hand and power tools as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Fireproofing experience

JLG operation

Blueprint reading

Education

NCCER-IND Carp Certified

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing) (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - Maintenance

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: CARPE034175

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston, TX, USA

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

Carpenter Helper Level 2 (Fireproofing)

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Must know about structural design, the ability to read blueprints, and simple layouts. Must know construction trade, practices, procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc.
• Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day-eliminate potential hazards.
• Be able to operator a forklift
• Be able to move or rearranging furniture.
• Be able to paint.
• Prepare water and deliver to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed
• Installing structural protection to the frame of a building, such as dry cladding, mineral sprays, or intumescent.
• Constructing fire-resistant walls and ceiling linings.
• Installing thermal and acoustic insulation, fire seals, cavity barriers, and fire-resistant ducting.
• Ensuring the correct application and installation of fireproofing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must have Fireproofing experience and be able to run JLG

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience– 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.

Certification/License– TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver's License.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

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Qualifications

Experience

Required

4 years:

4 years of Journeyman-level experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NCCER-IND Carp Certified

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.