Skilled Carpenter — Woodworking, Installations & Finishes

Granite Construction Company; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, erect and repair structures using wood, plywood and wallboard. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, and shape materials with hand and power tools to exact measurements.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and climbing scaffolds. Granite emphasizes safety and equal opportunity in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; appropriate training and experience may substitute.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and building plans.
• Ability to plan, measure precisely, and select proper tools for each task.
• Strong knowledge of layout, material preparation, and fastening techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Flexible, able to perform a variety of duties that may change often.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints or plans for material requirements and dimensions.
• Selects lumber or materials as specified.
• Prepares layout using framing tools and calipers.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements with saws and chisels.
• Assembles materials and fastens with nails, pins, or glue.
• Verifies trueness with plumb bob and level.
• Erects framework and installs subflooring and stairs.

Skills

Precise measurement

Shop mathematics

Tool selection

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Framing square

Calipers

Pencil

Chalk

Marking gauge

Saws

Chisels

Planes

Nails

Glue

Job description

Granite Construction Company is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, erect and repair structures using wood, plywood and wallboard. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, and shape materials with hand and power tools to exact measurements.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and climbing scaffolds. Granite emphasizes safety and equal opportunity in a drug-free workplace.