Field Carpenter Helper — Learn & Build on Site

Optimized Process Designs, LLC; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Education assistance

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Mentone, TX is seeking a Carpenter Helper to support carpenters on construction projects. The role involves assisting with layout preparation, material selection, and blueprints, while obeying safety rules on site.

You will work outdoors in varying conditions, travel as required, and learn to use common carpentry tools and equipment under supervision. This position emphasizes teamwork and reliability on a fast-paced jobsite.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience as a craftsman helper.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials.
• Aptitude to understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize hammers, pry-bars, chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Work on ladders and scaffolding.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Able to create structures for pouring concrete.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Aim to achieve high production with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Civil construction knowledge

Tools

Sledge hammers

Portable band saws

Other power tools

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Mentone, TX is seeking a Carpenter Helper to support carpenters on construction projects. The role involves assisting with layout preparation, material selection, and blueprints, while obeying safety rules on site.

You will work outdoors in varying conditions, travel as required, and learn to use common carpentry tools and equipment under supervision. This position emphasizes teamwork and reliability on a fast-paced jobsite.