Formwork & Framing Carpenter

Clark Holdings Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks an apprentice to build rough wooden structures in line with sketches and blueprints. This physically demanding role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and a commitment to quality on DC-area construction sites.

You will study diagrams, measure and cut materials, assemble forms, erect scaffolds, and operate basic power tools under supervision. Apprenticeships are available, with on‑the‑job training to advance along Clark’s standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• Apprentice certificates are required for apprentices.
• Reading blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions.
• Ability to measure materials and lay out work using tools.

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

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Apprentice certificates

Tools

Handsaw

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Clark Construction Group seeks an apprentice to build rough wooden structures in line with sketches and blueprints. This physically demanding role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and a commitment to quality on DC-area construction sites.

You will study diagrams, measure and cut materials, assemble forms, erect scaffolds, and operate basic power tools under supervision. Apprenticeships are available, with on‑the‑job training to advance along Clark’s standard of excellence.