Carpentry Crew Member

a.j. Veneklasen, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Carpentry Crew Member. This role requires experience in carpentry and construction skills, including proficiency with tools and ability to read blueprints. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, communicating with foremen about progress, and ensuring an organized job site. Candidates should be able to work up to 12 hours a day when needed. Join us to contribute to various construction projects in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in construction and carpentry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of construction and remodeling trades.
• Proficiency in various carpentry tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Participate in promoting safety culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication skills

Tool operation

Independence

Time management

Job description

Description

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.

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.

Qualifications / 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.