Lead Carpenter & Field Foreman

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Georgetown, SC seeks an experienced carpenter to construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures per sketches and blueprints. You will lead a small crew, ensure time sheets are accurate, and report to the Craft Foreman while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring accurately, and using carpentry tools. A strong work ethic is essential; 40+ hours weekly with potential weekend shifts and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years’ construction experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work.
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements.

Responsibilities

• Examine blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
• Measure boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler.
• Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
• Use carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Nail cleats across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms.
• Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Erect chutes for placing concrete.
• Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
• Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• May install door and window bucks in designated positions in building framework including masonry walls.
• Fit and nail sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings.
• Set and brace anchor bolts.
• May rig materials.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Crew leadership

Structural framing

Tools

Tool pouch

Claw hammer

12 in Crescent wrench

Tape measure

Speed square

2 ft level

4 ft level

Wire pliers

Chalk box

Torpedo level

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Georgetown, SC seeks an experienced carpenter to construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures per sketches and blueprints. You will lead a small crew, ensure time sheets are accurate, and report to the Craft Foreman while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring accurately, and using carpentry tools. A strong work ethic is essential; 40+ hours weekly with potential weekend shifts and a focus on safety and