Form Carpenter | Up to $30/hr

TradeWorX; Export (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental/vision options

401K option

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO by hours worked

Overtime up to $30/hr

Overtime opportunities

Pittsburgh area projects

Job summary

TradeWorX is seeking a full-time concrete form carpenter for projects across the greater Pittsburgh area. The role involves building, setting, bracing, and aligning concrete forms in commercial construction environments.

You will read blueprints and layouts, measure accurately, and use standard carpentry tools to ensure precise formwork. Experience with form layouts and outdoor work is essential for site readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous concrete form carpentry or commercial formwork experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform construction-related measurements.
• Experience using levels, lasers, squares, saws, drills, and standard carpentry hand and power tools.
• Understanding of form layout, grade, elevation, plumb, level, and square.
• Ability to safely perform physical construction work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Build, set, brace, align, and strip concrete forms.
• Construct formwork for footers, foundations, walls, slabs, and other concrete structures.
• Read blueprints, measurements, elevations, and layout information.
• Cut and assemble lumber and form materials accurately.
• Install stakes, kickers, walers, ties, and bracing as required.
• Assist with concrete placement, rebar, embeds, and general concrete operations as needed.

Skills

Concrete form carpentry

Tape measure reading

Carpentry hand and power tools

Form layout & elevations

Outdoor construction work

Tools

Levels

Lasers

Squares

Saws

Drills

Job description

Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX)

• Health coverage options
• Dental and vision options
• 401K option
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Paid holidays after eligibility requirements
• PTO earned by hours worked
• Pay & Overtime Up to $30/hour, based on experience
• Overtime opportunities based on project needs
• Schedule Full-time commercial construction Monday–Friday with overtime as project schedules require
• Projects located throughout the greater Pittsburgh area

Job Duties

• Build, set, brace, align, and strip concrete forms
• Construct formwork for footers, foundations, walls, slabs, and other concrete structures
• Read blueprints, measurements, elevations, and layout information
• Cut and assemble lumber and form materials accurately
• Install stakes, kickers, walers, ties, and bracing as required
• Assist with concrete placement, rebar, embeds, and general concrete operations as needed

Requirements

• Previous concrete form carpentry or commercial formwork experience
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform construction-related measurements
• Experience using levels, lasers, squares, saws, drills, and standard carpentry hand and power tools
• Understanding of form layout, grade, elevation, plumb, level, and square
• Ability to safely perform physical construction work outdoorsReliable transportation to jobsites throughout the greater Pittsburgh area

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate can take layout information or a set of prints and independently build accurate, properly supported formwork. Strong candidates understand that formwork must hold line, grade, elevation, and dimensions during concrete placement and can identify and correct problems before a pour. Experience with commercial foundations, walls, footers, gang forms, or larger concrete structures is highly desirable. Candidates who can also assist with concrete placement, finishing, rebar, or general carpentry are encouraged to apply.