Laborer - Building Construction

MCR Services, Inc.; Merchantville (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Services, Inc. seeks skilled construction personnel to execute layout planning and material installation on diverse projects along the East Coast.

You will interpret blueprints, select materials, and organize work sequences to ensure accurate construction and timely completion on-site. Responsibilities include handling wood, plastic, fiberglass and drywall, cutting to measurements, joining components, and maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Physical endurance and ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Experience with tools and knowledge of hand/power tools.
• Understand safe conduct on client sites.
• Must pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to prepare layouts and plan work sequences.
• Work with wood, plastic, fiberglass, and drywall.
• Cut materials to measurements using tools.
• Use chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, levels, and squares.
• Join materials with nails, screws, bolts, adhesives.
• Install doors, hardware, partitions, windows, and stairs layouts.
• Ensure work is level, square, plumb and up to code.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean work site.
• May perform other related duties.

Skills

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Ability to read blueprints

Valid driver’s license

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

MCR Services, Inc. has completed a wide variety of projects along the Eastern Seaboard from Virginia to Maine, which includes residential sub-divisions, schools, distribution centers, supermarkets, strip malls, retail fit-outs, commercial free-standing buildings, office buildings, hotel complexes and much more. Our mission, as an industry leader in the creation of commercial and retail facilities, is to provide the best quality of services to our clients through superior workmanship, dedication, commitment and meticulous attention to detail, ultimately delivering complete satisfaction. Our work ethics and values are the foundation to our success and we pledge to continue providing paramount services to our clients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Comprehend blueprint readings to prepare layouts including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work, measuring and marking materials to avoid costly mistakes or omissions.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass and/or drywall.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and/or marking gauge.
• Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and other hand tools to repair and erect structures.
• Join materials with nails, screws, bolts, staples and adhesives.
• Complete the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, install partitions, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, read blueprints, erect scaffolding, utilize appropriate math skills.
• Check completed work units to be sure they are level, square, plumb and the right size, shape and location, and are up to code and specifications.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physical endurance and ability to successfully perform physical activities, including some heavy lifting.
• Demonstrated ability to accept and follow instructions from others.
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Previous experience working with tools and practical knowledge of the use of various hand and power tools.
• Understanding of how to properly conduct oneself on a client’s property.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Must have, or be able to obtain, OSHA 10 certification.