Site Carpenter - Eastern USA

StructureCraft Builders Corporation; Eastern (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

StructureCraft Builders Corporation is seeking experienced Site Carpenters to join our team in the Eastern United States. This role involves the safe erection of timber structures while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a journeyman carpentry certification, have at least 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience, and be skilled in framing, formwork, and finishing tasks. You will work collaboratively to help deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Experience with framing, formwork, and finishing is an asset.
• Experience in building erection with cranes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety requirements and perform carpentry tasks.
• Perform concrete formwork and pre-assembly work.
• Participate in daily job hazard assessments.

Skills

Framing

Formwork

Finishing

Ability to work in teams

Attention to detail

Education

Journeyman Carpentry certification

Fall arrest certification

Aerial lift certification

Tools

Carpentry tools

Power tools

Nail guns

Forklifts

Manlifts

Job description

StructureCraft Builders is an industry leader in the design, fabrication and installation of timber and hybrid-timber structures primarily for the commercial and institutional sectors. We have been engineering and building efficient signature structures for architects, owners and general contractors in North America and Asia for 20 years. We are an exciting, growing company that thrives on challenge and innovation. Please visit our website www.structurecraft.com for a look to see who we are and what we do as heavy timber experts.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Site Carpenters to support the erection of construction projects in the Eastern United States. This position will report to the StructureCraft Builders Site Superintendent, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator to deliver high quality wood structures safely, on time and on budget.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully comply with StructureCraft, OH&S and Contractor safety requirements.
• Perform all on-site carpentry tasks, such as mass timber work, light wood framing, back-framing, and layout
• Perform concrete formwork tasks in preparation for concrete pours
• Perform pre‑assembly work involving different materials such as timber, steel, fasteners, etc.
• Perform rigging and hoisting tasks with site crew
• Use carpentry and general construction hand tools, power tools, nail guns, portable saws, etc.
• Use personal protective equipment including fall protection equipment (after training and certification), hard hats, high‑vis vests, safety footwear, glasses, etc.
• May be required to operate forklifts and manlifts (after training and certification)
• Participate in all safety requirements on projects and take part in daily job hazard assessments and weekly toolbox safety meetings
• Assist the team with any general construction activities as needed, including clean up and demolition, receiving material, offloading, stagging, site finishing and deficiency correction

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with framing, formwork and finishing is an asset
• Experience in the erection of buildings while performing the work with assistance of mobile cranes and tower cranes
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi‑tasking skills
• Demonstrate a positive work attitude and ability to work in teams
• Successfully pass a Drug and Alcohol test

Preferred Candidate will have

• Journeyman Carpentry certification
• Fall arrest and aerial lift certifications
• Minimum of 3 years post‑apprenticeship construction related experience