Formwork Carpenter: Build Concrete Forms & Scaffolds

Clark Group; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking an apprentice-level carpenter to construct rough wooden structures such as concrete forms and scaffolds based on sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. You will study plans, lay out work on site, and work with hand tools and machines to create and assemble forms.

Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, assembling, anchoring, drilling, and dismantling forms as required. An apprentice certificate is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Apprentice certificate required for apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
• Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
• Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
• Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
• Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
• Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
• Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, or roof supports, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
• Bore bolt holes in timber, masonry, or concrete walls, using power drill.
• Assemble wood or metal forms for construction of columns and walls.
• Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
• Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
• Dismantle wall and column form.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Layout & measurement

Education

Apprentice certificate

Tools

Handsaw

Power saw

Drill

Level

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking an apprentice-level carpenter to construct rough wooden structures such as concrete forms and scaffolds based on sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. You will study plans, lay out work on site, and work with hand tools and machines to create and assemble forms.

Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, assembling, anchoring, drilling, and dismantling forms as required. An apprentice certificate is required for applicants.