Civil Carpenter Helper

Matrix Service; Rougemont (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Concrete/Civil Helper to assist in constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures using wood and related materials. The role focuses on carpentry in new construction, with emphasis on safety and adherence to building codes.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, planning workflows, selecting materials, and operating tools; there is also hands-on work with office furniture, fixtures, and supportive structures on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must pass Carpenter Skills Test at or above 70% or NCCER certification.
• Must complete Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Support safety commitments and Company Core Values.
• Follow instructions and prints for work in shop or field.
• Interpret drawings and develop fabrication/modification details.
• Plan operations, material estimates, and layouts for curved or irregular shapes.
• Set up and operate woodworking tools for cutting, finishing, and forming materials.
• Perform varied carpentry tasks including interior finishing and furniture construction.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Hand tools

Safety training

NCCER certification

Job description

Job Summary

Carpenter, Concrete, Civil Helper will be responsible for helping to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools, conforming to necessary building codes. Perform all types of carpentry work in new construction.

Typical Duties

• Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards, while adhering to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Receives and understands instructions and prints regarding work assignment in shop or field.
• Interprets part and assembly drawings. Makes sketches showing construction details for fabrication or remodeling work.
• Plans sequence of operations and job methods.
• Makes calculations essential in estimating material requirements and for laying out and developing curved, angular, plane, or irregular shapes.
• Selects materials and tools most suitable for the job.
• Sets up and operates woodworking tools to cut, finish, and form material for the job.
• Uses a variety of hand tools to form, fabricate, finish, erect, dismantle, repair and refinish structures and refinery office equipment.
• Performs a wide variety of carpentry work such as interior finishing, repair, and construction of office furniture, storage cabinet, doors, partitions, windows, building, tanks, benches, shoring, and scaffolds.
• Builds forms and installs reinforcing rods and anchor bolts for concrete foundations.
• Locates and installs prefabricated wood and metal parts. Install or replace glass.
• Dismantles, erects and repairs various types of roofing.
• Erects various type scaffolds including pipe and safety barriers and makes provisions for handling materials needed for the job.
• Keeps immediate working area clean.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Carpenter Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must be able to complete the Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Physical/Special Requirements

• Employee will be standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Must be able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms while utilizing proper fall protection and safety protocols.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind.
• Must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.