Carpentry Crew Member

Veneklasen Construction; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Carpentry Crew Member. The role requires skills and experience levels greater than a general laborer but less than a lead carpenter. Responsibilities include using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment for carpentry tasks, as well as communication with foremen regarding progress and safety standards. Candidates should be effective at teamwork and blueprint reading, and have a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Experience in construction and carpentry trade preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands-on tools and in production/construction settings.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate in English for hazard recognition and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of construction and remodeling trades.
• Proficiency in stain-grade trim work and door hanging.
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively with foremen.
• Communicate with on-site foremen regarding carpentry progress and safety; update foreman of foreseeable issues.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards.
• Maintain organized and clean job site.
• Promote safety culture.
• Maintain all necessary job-related certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Hand tool proficiency

Power tool proficiency

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Carpentry Crew Member
Department: General Trades

Position Summary: The Carpentry Crew Member will require skill and experience levels greater than a general laborer, but less than a lead carpenter or foreman. Will use drawings and templates, hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment to complete daily tasks.

Description

Position Summary The Carpentry Crew Member will require skill and experience levels greater than a general laborer, but less than a lead carpenter or foreman. Will use drawings and templates, hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.
• Proficiency in the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters and utilize appropriate math skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Effective communication with on-site foremen regarding carpentry progress and safety; update the foreman of any foreseeable issues.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards per the Safety & Health Manual
• Maintain organized and clean job site throughout the project.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture.
• Maintain all necessary job-related certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands on tools and to work in production and construction related situations, following instructions given both orally or in writing
• Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day when necessary and as determined by management.
• Experience in construction and carpentry trade preferred, but not required.