Industrial Form Carpenter

GROUP Contractors; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GROUP-Industries in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Industrial Form Carpenter to design, construct, erect, install, and repair wood-formed structures on an outdoor industrial site. You will read blueprints, lay out forms, and assemble timber and concrete forms using hand, pneumatic, and power tools.

This full-time, hourly role requires 3+ years in the field, NCCER Industrial Carpentry certification, and strict adherence to safety rules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience as a Class-A Industrial Form Carpenter
• Must hold NCCER Industrial Carpentry Certification or willing to test
• Experience reading blueprints/drawings
• Perform math calculations
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations of GROUP-Industries and clients
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints or building plans for material requirements and dimensions
• Selects and transports materials and tools for the job
• Measures and marks cutting lines on material
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements
• Assembles cut materials and fastens with nails, glue, or dowel pins
• Braces forms in place for concrete piers, footings and walls
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete
• Builds false work to strengthen or protect structures
• Verifies trueness with plumb bob or level
• Operates survey equipment for accuracy
• Performs basic math in surveys and assemblies
• Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

NCCER Industrial Carpentry Certification

Tools

Hammer

Framing square

Measuring tape

Pneumatic tool

Chalk line

Job description

General Description:

Must be able to design, construct, erect, install, and repair structures, fixtures and other items of wood, plywood, wallboard or other material using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric power tools.

The Industrial From Carpenter must have the knowledge and ability to build and set forms, read blueprints, perform advanced layout, build and set Symon forms, layout of anchor bolts, ability to use level instrument, ability to use transit, ability to tie rebar, able to read tape/ruler, set screeds, calculate material takeoffs from drawings, install batter boards, erect Symon forms, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and understands blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.
• Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape, and/or ruler, and marks cutting lines on material.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue, or dowel pins.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise building concrete piers, footings, and walls
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenters level.
• Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurements and assembly of structures.
• Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent

Physical Demands:

Field/Jobsite Environment – Climbing, standing, crawling, crouching, lifting, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected on a jobsite environment.

This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of field experience as a Class-A Industrial Form Carpenter
• Must hold NCCER Industrial Carpentry Certification or willing to test
• Experience reading blue prints / drawings
• Perform Math Calculations
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations of GROUP-Industries and Clients we serve
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
• Must undergo audiogram

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation

Industrial Carpenter will be responsible to have the following tools:

• Hammer 2’ Level
• Framing Square Utility Knife
• Combination Square 25’ Measuring Tape
• Chalk Box Tool Belt
• Plumb Bob Klien Pliers
• Nail Bar Torpedo Level
• Crescent Wrench Steel Toe Rubber Boots (for muddy work)