Carpentry Helper: Field Construction & Blueprint Prep

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Carthage, TX is hiring a Carpenter Helper to support field carpenters on construction sites. The role involves layout preparation, material selection, blueprint reading, and erecting structures with standard hand tools. Expect outdoor work, shifts up to 12 hours, and frequent travel to job sites as needed.

You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and on-time project delivery, with opportunities to grow in oil and gas construction environments.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Willing to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Willing to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Able to meet basic physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials.
• Understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize hand tools to repair and erect structures.
• Work on ladders and scaffolding.
• Use levels and framing tools to ensure level and secure structures.
• Create structures for pouring concrete.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
• Aim to achieve high production with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Civil construction

Craftsman helper

Travel willingness

Team player

Safety meetings

Long shifts

Outdoor work

Job description

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Carthage, TX is hiring a Carpenter Helper to support field carpenters on construction sites. The role involves layout preparation, material selection, blueprint reading, and erecting structures with standard hand tools. Expect outdoor work, shifts up to 12 hours, and frequent travel to job sites as needed.

You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and on-time project delivery, with opportunities to grow in oil and gas construction environments.