Construction Carpenter

Lewis Contractors; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Contractors in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Construction Carpenter to build, erect, install, and repair forms and fixtures for various construction projects. The role emphasizes interpreting blueprints, measuring and laying out materials, and working safely with tools on site.

The ideal candidate will have carpentry experience, able to read drawings, and work well in a team to support diverse projects while adhering to local codes and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and form work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Strong teamwork and communication for field coordination.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in carpentry.
• Ability to perform math calculations for layouts and material estimates.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and lay out materials per blueprints.
• Construct interior wall framing and partitions with various materials.
• Cut and shape wood, plastics, fiberglass, drywall as required.
• Hang drywall and wall coverings; finish as applicable.
• Use hand and power tools to build and assemble forms and structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
• Check accuracy with levels and squares; adjust as needed.
• Create wooden forms for concrete pours and tunnels/bridges.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding; install windows and doors.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Tool proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Summary

The Construction 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 Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Construct interior wall framing and partitions utilizing various types of materials such as Light metal framing, wood studs and steel.
• Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Hang various wall covering materials such as drywall, cement panels, wood paneling. Some degree of drywall finishing is a plus.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
• Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer construction projects.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Installs windows and doors & hardware.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Competencies

• Commercial Carpentry Experience
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Ability to perform general interior building wall layout a plus
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Works well as part of a team.

Stewart Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.