Carpenter – Wyomissing, PA Apply Now

Canyon Contracting, Inc.; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join their team. The Carpenter will be responsible for building and repairing various structures using wood and other materials. Key responsibilities include coordinating with project superintendents, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety compliance with OSHA standards. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of carpentry principles, experience in a team environment, and the ability to handle tools safely. This position may require heavy lifting and exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Must have OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Build, erect, install, and repair wood forms and structures.
• Coordinate projects with Job Superintendent/Forman.
• Ensure the accuracy of work by checking completed projects.

Skills

Ability to understand directions and read blueprints

Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately

Proven ability to work in a team environment

Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods

Education

Successful completion of vocational school or technical college

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Location- Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

The Carpenter will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination of projects with Job Superintendent/Forman.
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from
• Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or other materials. Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned
• Creates various frameworks including walls, cols/beams, templates, piers, decks, slab edge, bulkheads, ftg steps, etc.
• Anchor bolt/embed layout/placement with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or epoxy adhesive if post installed.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as
• Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete for tunnels, bridges, or sewers, vibrating walls/piers, and any other construction
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and
• Build and develop trusting relationships with current customers and seek to identify opportunities to grow our customer base and build positive relationships.
• Performs other related duties as

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE (Include necessary licenses and specialized training.)

• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program, preferred, OR at least three years of experience via on-the-job training
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately
• Ability to care for and uses tools of the trade
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods
• Must have OSHA 10 certification
• Proven ability to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional factors, if applicable, must be specified.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Must be able to stand, bend, climb and kneel for prolonged periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work safely in a variety of weather conditions and terrains. Position will require that employee have manual dexterity, good sense of balance and excellent hand-eye coordination. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.