Southern CA - Carpenter

Anning-Johnson Co; California; On-site; USD 26,863 - 65,077; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a skilled Carpenter responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing a variety of structures and fixtures. The ideal candidate will work with both hand and power tools, ensure compliance with local building codes, and maintain a safe work environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate physical endurance, an eye for detail, and the ability to read blueprints. Compensation ranges from $19.50 to $47.24 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Physically able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Experience with both hand and power tools.
• Ability to study blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
• Verify trueness of structures before completion.

Skills

Precision in measurements

Problem-solving with shop mathematics

Ability to visualize from drawings

Physical ability to work on scaffolds

Tools

Carpenter's hand tools

Power tools

Job description

United States, California, City of Industry

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.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, metal, wallboard, etc., using both hand and power tools, ensuring compliance with local building codes.
• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to identify required materials and dimensions.
• Select specified types of materials.
• Prepare layouts using tape, framing square, etc., marking cutting and assembly lines on materials with pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements, using power and hand tools; assemble, cut, and shape materials and fasten them together with applicable fasteners.
• Verify trueness of structures before completion.
• Apply shock‑absorbing, sound‑deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
• Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.
• Work safely and maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete work on time while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems; plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form.
• Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
• Perform a variety of duties that may change often and rate information using measurable standards.
• Physically 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).

Wages

NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $19.50 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.24 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

NOTE: In the San Diego area wages range from $19.50 per hour for entry level apprentices to $37.53 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anning‑Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company 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.

Legal Notice

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