Form Carpenter

Skillit; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Per diem

Job summary

Skillit seeks a skilled Form Carpenter to join our Walterboro, SC crew. You will read blueprints, build and strip wood/metal/plastic forms for footings, slabs and walls, and assist during concrete pours. Outdoor work, travel to regional sites, and strict adherence to OSHA safety protocols are required.

The role demands 2+ years of formwork/carpentry experience, comfort with heights, and accurate measuring using hand and power tools. Valid OSHA basics and a focus on safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on concrete formwork or carpentry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and layouts.
• Skilled with hand and power tools; accurate measuring and cutting.
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and shop drawings; lay out formwork to specs.
• Build, assemble and strip forms for footings, slabs, walls and columns.
• Set, brace and shore forms; install spreaders, ties and fasteners; erect scaffolding as needed.
• Measure, cut and install rebar; assist during concrete pours; monitor forms during placement.
• Follow OSHA and site safety plans; keep jobsite clean and safe.

Skills

Formwork carpentry

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

OSHA safety

Rigging

Education

OSHA 10-hour certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Powder-actuated tool

Aerial lift

All-terrain material handler

Job description

About this roleJoin a field crew in Walterboro, SC as a Form Carpenter building, erecting, bracing and stripping concrete formwork for footings, slabs, walls, columns, piers, ramps and steps. You'll work from blueprints and shop drawings, measure and cut materials, set and align forms to tolerance, place reinforcement, and assist during concrete pours. This role requires frequent travel to regional job sites and regular overtime. Work is outdoors on active construction sites, so you must follow OSHA and site safety plans, use PPE, and keep a clean, organized work area. On-the-job training and certification support are available for qualified candidates.What you'll doBuild, assemble and strip wood, metal and plastic forms for footings, slabs, walls, columns, piers, ramps and steps.Read blueprints and shop drawings; lay out work, measure and cut materials to specified dimensions and tolerances.Set, align, brace and shore forms; insert spreaders, tie rods and fasteners; erect scaffolding or rigging as needed.Measure, cut, splice and install rebar, welded wire fabric and bar supports; assist during concrete placement and observe forms during pours.Remove forms after concrete cures; clean, maintain and store formwork and tools; keep jobsite clean and safe.Follow OSHA, building code and site safety plans; report hazards and work cooperatively with foremen, crane operators and other trades.What we're looking forMinimum 2 years hands-on concrete formwork or general carpentry experience preferred.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and site layout instructions.Skilled with hand and power tools; accurate measuring and cutting to required tolerances.Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and performing repeated bending, kneeling and climbing.Available for frequent travel to regional job sites and for 40-55+ hour work weeks with regular overtime.Strong focus on safety, able to follow OSHA and site-specific safety procedures and communicate with crew members.QualificationsOSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred)First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)Powder-actuated tool, aerial lift and/or all-terrain material handler certifications (desirable)Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (preferred)Ability to pass job-site drug screen and background check (where required)What we offerHealth, dental and vision insurance options401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holiday payOvertime opportunities and travel per diem on out-of-town jobsOn-the-job training and certification support for craft advancementPPE and site safety training providedReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.