Portland - Carpenter

Anning-Johnson Co; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a skilled Carpenter to construct, install, and repair various structures and fixtures. The ideal candidate will study blueprints, work with hand and power tools, and ensure adherence to building codes. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards and working safely in a dynamic environment. Candidates should be physically fit and able to lift heavy materials. This role offers the opportunity to showcase craftsmanship in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform precise measurements and apply shop mathematics.
• Capable of lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must have experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for material and dimensions.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to building codes.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

A Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, metal, wallboard, etc., using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building codes. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers’ expectations.

A Carpenter studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as metal studs or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. Selects specified type of materials. Prepares layout, using tape, framing square, etc. Marks cutting and assembly lines on materials, using pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements, using power and hand tools. Assembles, cuts and shapes materials and fastens them together with applicable fasteners. Verifies trueness of structures constructed prior to completion. Applies shock-absorbing, sound‑deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls. Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.

Carpenters are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A carpenter will usually report to a foreman or lead man, and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a carpenter. In addition, carpenters are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.

Carpenters must work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. For example, they must apply shop mathematics to solve problems; plan work and select proper tools; compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams; perform a variety of duties which may change often; and rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.

Physically, carpenters must be able to: climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).

Qualifications

• Behaviors: Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Motivations: Flexibility – inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anning‑Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. The policy of the Company is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.