Carpenter (Residential) / Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc.

Anderson Group Inc.; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

7 1/2 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Minnesota seeks a skilled Carpenter to build, erect, install, and repair structures for various projects. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience and thorough knowledge of construction processes. Responsibilities include operating power tools, studying blueprints, and ensuring safety on-site. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience as an apprentice carpenter.
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and techniques.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures.
• Operate power and pneumatic tools efficiently and safely.
• Study blueprints to prepare project layout.

Skills

Knowledge of construction processes and techniques

Efficiency with power and air tools

Strong planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

GED or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Carpenter will build, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures as needed to assist with various types of construction projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures.
• Operate power tools such as Miter Saws, Table Saws, Sawzall’s, Grinders, Planers, etc.
• Operate pneumatic tools such as Framing Nailers, Brad Nailers, Finish Guns, Roofing Guns, etc.
• Observe and follow company safety policies.
• Attend all required company safety meetings.
• Must be able to obtain certifications to safely operate heavy equipment such as all-terrain telehandlers, scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts, skid steers, etc.
• Recognize unsafe working conditions and bring it to the attention of the foreman or superintendent.
• Use all construction tools and equipment, as well as using all power and air tools efficiently, productively, accurately, and safely.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and/or take instructions from supervisors to determine dimensions and materials required.
• Inspect work along the way to ensure it is up to code and specifications.
• Keep job site clean.
• Properly stack and protect materials from the elements.
• Perform proper care and basic maintenance of all on-site company tools and equipment.
• Work as a team member in accomplishing detailed daily and weekly goals.
• Perform duties as directed by Superintendent.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Frequently works with/near machinery, electricity, power tools, impact tools, chemicals, fumes, and heights.
• Frequently works on high structures such as ladders, scaffolds, roofs and other elevated work surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works indoors and outdoors with extreme heat, extreme cold and excessive noise.
• Physical strength requirements include being able to exert twenty-five pounds regularly and frequently exerting up to fifty pounds.
• This position requires moving about to a significant degree, ascending/descending, working atop, has repetitive hand/arm/wrist use, and frequently traverses with uneven/even walking surface.
• This position will have occasional use and operation of motor vehicles and operate foot pedals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• GED or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ experience as an apprentice carpenter.
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and techniques.
• Ability to work with power and air tools efficiently, productively, and safely.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and a working telephone number.

Travel Requirements

Travel required.

Nor-Son offers a rewarding place to work with an extensive benefits package including family health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 7 1/2 paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and much more!

Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc. has not, and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race,(including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hair styles (e.g., braids, locs and twists) color, religion, creed, age, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions) , national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, complaining in good faith to the Employer or to a public authority, lawful requests for access to or to make written submissions to one’s personnel file, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal statute, ordinance or regulation. Employees and applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their conduct, their compliance with the Company's policies, practices and legitimate expectations, and their performance and experience.

Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc. is committed to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled applicants and employees, including pregnant employees. Each applicant and/or employee will be evaluated on an individual basis with respect to his/her ability to perform the functions of a particular job. Disabled applicants and employees, who are otherwise qualified, may propose any necessary, reasonable accommodation to Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc. which would enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. Nor-Son Custom Builders, Inc. will attempt to reasonably accommodate the disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Know your Rights (EEOC)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)