Formwork Carpenter

Building Ventures; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Building Ventures in Cartersville, GA is seeking a hands-on formwork carpenter to build and set rough wooden structures for concrete pours. You will work with gang forms and Doka/Johnny clamp systems, reading blueprints to ensure level, plumb forms before concrete placement.

This is a physical role requiring measuring, cutting, assembling, and verification of structural integrity. Pay up to $35/hr with weekly pay, overtime, PPE provided, and on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• General rough carpentry experience and formwork systems knowledge (Doka, Johnny clamps, gang forms).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and layout dimensions.
• Skilled at measuring, cutting, fastening, and assembling form materials to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Build and install vertical and horizontal concrete forms and form columns using Doka/Johnny clamp systems.
• Measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood and form components to specs.
• Set up and work from scaffolds tied to formwork operations and verify forms before concrete placement.
• Strip forms after cure and perform touch-up or blocking as required.

Skills

Rough carpentry

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Formwork systems

Scaffolding setup

Education

OSHA 10-hour

Tools

Doka formwork

Johnny clamps

Gang forms

Job description

About This RoleSeeking a hands-on formwork carpenter in Cartersville, GA to build and set rough wooden structures for concrete pours. You'll work with gang forms, Doka/Johnny clamp systems, blocking, and scaffolding to create safe, level forms before concrete placement. This is physical, detail-focused work: measure, cut, assemble, and verify alignment and structural integrity based on blueprints and project specs. Up to $35/hr depending on experience - steady projects and overtime available.What You'll DoBuild and install vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, and form columns using Doka/Johnny clamp systemsMeasure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and form components to project specificationsSet up, inspect, and work from scaffolds tied to formwork operationsRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, and layout instructions for form placementVerify forms are level, plumb, aligned, and structurally sound prior to concrete placementStrip forms after cure and perform touch-up or blocking as requiredWhat We're Looking ForProven experience with general rough carpentry and formwork systems (Doka, Johnny clamps, gang forms)Able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and layout dimensionsSkilled at measuring, cutting, fastening, and assembling form materials to tight tolerancesExperience setting up and working from scaffolding; familiarity with scaffold safety practicesComfortable performing general concrete-related tasks and working on jobsite elevationsPhysical stamina for lifting, climbing, and working in variable weatherQualificationsOSHA 10-hour construction card preferredScaffold user or competent person training preferredFall protection / harness training preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportation to jobsiteAbility to pass drug screen and background checkEnglish required; Spanish a plusWhat We OfferPay up to $35/hr depending on experienceWeekly pay with regular hours and overtime availablePPE and basic jobsite materials providedSteady project work in the Cartersville areaOn-the-job training and skills advancement opportunitiesSafe jobsite practices and support for certificationsReady to Apply?Create your Skillit profile and let Sam, your AI assistant, connect you with top contractors.Apply NowNot Another Job BoardSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.