Formwork Carpenter

Skillit; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities on scheduledp

Job summary

Skillit is hiring a hands-on formwork carpenter in Cartersville, GA to build and set rough wooden structures for concrete. You will read blueprints, lay out form locations, measure and cut materials, and work with the crew to prepare for pours.

Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential and site-specific training will be provided. You will build, install, and strip vertical and horizontal forms, work from scaffolds, and verify form integrity prior to concrete placement while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Proven rough carpentry experience with concrete formwork and form ties.
• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and project specs.
• Skilled in measuring, cutting and assembling lumber and panel systems to tight tolerances.
• Experience installing and using scaffolding systems safely.

Responsibilities

• Build, set, and strip vertical and horizontal concrete forms and related systems.
• Install and work from scaffolds; follow scaffold safety procedures.
• Interpret blueprints to determine layout and form design.
• Measure, cut and assemble form materials to project tolerances; verify level and alignment.
• Coordinate with concrete crews during pours and perform touch-ups or bracing as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Formwork installation

Measuring & layout

Safety compliance

Scaffolding safety

Team communication

Education

OSHA 10/30 preferred

CPR/First Aid certification a plus

Tools

Scaffolding systems

Lumber & panel formwork systems

Formwork & ties knowledge

Blueprint/Shop drawings interpretation

Job description

About this roleWe are hiring a hands-on formwork carpenter in Cartersville, GA to build and set rough wooden structures for concrete. You will construct vertical and horizontal forms, gang forms, blocking, clamp-style form systems and related scaffolding, then verify everything is square and secure before concrete placement. This is physical, site-based work. You'll read drawings, lay out form locations, measure and cut materials to spec, and work with the crew and concrete team to prepare for pours. Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential - site-specific training and safety briefings will be provided.What you'll doBuild, set and strip vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking and clamp-style form systemsInstall and work from scaffolds associated with formwork; follow scaffold safety proceduresInterpret blueprints, shop drawings and specs to determine layout and form designMeasure, mark, cut and assemble form materials to project tolerancesCheck forms for level, plumb, alignment and structural integrity prior to concrete placementCoordinate with concrete crews during pours and perform touch-ups or bracing as neededWhat we're looking forProven rough carpentry experience with concrete formwork and form tiesAbility to read and interpret blueprints, layout plans and project specsSkill in measuring, cutting and assembling lumber and panel systems to tight tolerancesExperience installing and using scaffolding systems safelyPhysically able to lift, carry and work at heights for full shiftsStrong attention to detail and commitment to jobsite safetyQualificationsOSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety card preferredScaffold user training or certification preferredCurrent CPR/First Aid certification a plusValid driver's license and reliable transportation to siteAbility to pass background check and drug screeningWhat we offerHealth, dental, and vision insurance options401(k) retirement planPaid time off and observed holidaysOvertime opportunities on scheduled poursTool and boot allowance or reimbursementSite-specific safety training and opportunities for skill growthReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit 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.