Carpenter Journey

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a skilled carpenter for industrial construction in Texas. The role focuses on reading blueprints, laying out materials, planning installations, and aligning components with precision.

Expect to use hand and power tools, climb to heights with fall protection, and maintain a clean, safe work site. Typically requires several years of construction experience and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Selects proper size and type of building materials according to specifications.
• Plans the installation to avoid obstructions.
• Prepares the layout using rule, framing square, and chalk line.
• Marks cutting lines on materials using pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials with nails or screws.
• Verifies trueness with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
• Erects shoring and installs plywood decking.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Must traverse uneven terrain with tools and materials.
• Must climb ladders and work at heights with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and translates drawings into on-site installations.
• Lays out and marks locations for cuts, joints, and attachments.
• Assembles components with nails or screws, ensuring proper fit.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety on the job site.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Laying out materials

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety practices

Working at heights

Measurement reading

Tools

Framing square

Chalk line

Pencil

Marking gauge

Skill saws

Table saw

Band saw

Power drill

Job description

31516BR

Job Description:

1. Reads and understands blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

2. Selects proper size and type of building materials according to the project specifications and dimensions.

3. Plans the installation to avoid obstructions.

4. Prepares the layout using rule, framing square, and chalk line.

5. Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

6. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using skill saws, table saws, band saws, etc.

7. Assembles cut and shaped materials by fastening them together with nails or screws.

8. Verifies the trueness of a structure using a plumb bob and carpenters level.

9. Erects shoring and installs plywood decking.

10. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

11. Unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.

12. Assists in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.

13. Cleans tools and equipment.

14. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

15. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.

16. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above/below ground as necessary. Must have experience working at heights and a functional knowledge of proper use of fall protection equipment.

17. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.

18. Safely operates power tools and equipment.

19. Must be able to climb rebar walls and cages and work at heights.

20. Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail] or call [phone] for assistance. Determinations on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.