Formwork Carpenter: Precision Concrete Mold Builder

Clear Destination Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled concrete carpenter to construct and install formwork for foundations, walls, floors and decks. You will read blueprints, cut and assemble wood or metal forms, and ensure accurate alignment and levelness on site.

You will dismantle forms after pour, operate carpentry tools, and follow OSHA safety rules to maintain a safe, high-quality job site. Physical fitness, strong problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Proficiency with carpentry hand and power tools.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent manual dexterity and physical fitness.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Formwork Construction: Build and install temporary wooden/metal forms for concrete.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read blueprints to construct specific formwork.
• Formwork Dismantling: Remove forms after concrete cures when reuse is required.
• Tool Operation: Use carpentry hand and power tools for cutting, assembling and finishing.
• Safety Compliance: Follow OSHA safety procedures and maintain a safe site.
• Quality Control: Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy of concrete placement.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Measuring tools

Power tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A concrete carpenterconstructs and installs wood or metal formwork, which serves as a mold for pouring concrete into desired shapes for foundations, walls, floors, decks and other concrete elements.Their responsibilities include building and dismantling these forms and ensuring precision and safety on the construction site.They must interpret blueprints, operate hand and power tools, and follow OSHA safety regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Formwork Construction

Build and install the temporary structures (forms) made of wood and metal that hold fresh concrete in place until it cures.This includes utilizing multiple types of framing systems for foundations, vertical wall and core systems, elevated decking and miscellaneous elements of concrete forming.

• Blueprint Interpretation

Read and understand construction blueprints to accurately construct the formwork for specific projects, such as foundations, walls, or elevated decks.

• Formwork Dismantling:

After the concrete hardens, carefully remove and dismantle the formwork in certain scenarios where forming systems are reused.

• Tool Operation:

Proficiently use a range of carpenter's hand tools and power tools for cutting, assembling, and finishing tasks.

• Safety Compliance:

Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations, such as those from OSHA, to maintain a safe working environment.

• Quality Control:

Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy and the quality of the concrete placement.

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency with carpentry hand and power tools.
• Strong understanding of construction and blueprint reading.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work well with their hands.
• Good problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment.