Traveling Building Carpenter

Robinson Construction Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Construction is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, erect, install, repair, and maintain structures on commercial and heavy industrial projects. You will perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, sheathing, siding, roofing, interior build-outs, and formwork.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating layouts, assembling forms, installing doors/windows, and ensuring quality and safety on site. OSHA standards and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Coordinates with Foreman to configure construction lay out, establish grades, elevations, and dimensions.
• Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other materials.
• Construct wood and metal stud walls, floors, roofs, and structural framing systems.
• Install exterior wall systems, sheathing, siding, insulation, and weather barriers.
• Install doors, frames, windows, hardware, trim, and architectural finishes.
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete form systems for foundations, walls, columns, slabs, and equipment pads.
• Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following OSHSA guidelines as well as company and client safety policies and procedures.
• Some travel, overtime, shift work, weekends and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Coordinates with Foreman to configure construction lay out, establish grades, elevations, and dimensions.
• Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other various materials.
• Construct wood and metal stud walls, floors, roofs, and structural framing systems.
• Install exterior wall systems, sheathing, siding, insulation, and weather barriers.
• Install doors, frames, windows, hardware, trim, and architectural finishes.
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete form systems for foundations, walls, columns, slabs, and equipment pads.
• Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following OSHSA guidelines as well as company and client safety policies and procedures.
• Some travel, overtime, shift work, weekends and holidays may be required.

Skills

Carpentry techniques

Tool use

Team player

Communication

Tools

Tool Belt

Claw Hammer

Tape Measure

Chalk Line

Carpenter’s Pencil

Utility Knife

Nail Bar

Speed Square

Framing Square

Levels/Plumb Bob

Wood Chisel

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for constructing, erecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining structures and building components on commercial and heavy industrial construction projects. This position performs a wide range of rough and finish carpentry duties, including framing, sheathing, siding, roofing, interior build‑outs, concrete formwork, and installation of doors, windows, and architectural components.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Coordinates with Foreman to configure construction lay out, establish grades, elevations, and dimensions.
• Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other various materials.
• Construct wood and metal stud walls, floors, roofs, and structural framing systems.
• Install exterior wall systems, sheathing, siding, insulation, and weather barriers.
• Install doors, frames, windows, hardware, trim, and architectural finishes.
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete form systems for foundations, walls, columns, slabs, and equipment pads.
• Installs form work, place steel reinforcement, install concrete, and finish as needed for concrete construction.
• Takes measurements and calculates the size and amount of material needed.
• Cuts, shapes and smooths lumber and other material according to needed measurements.
• Places, levels, and finishes concrete using a variety of carpentry and finishing tools.
• Smooths and finishes surfaces using hand tools, floats, and power trowels.
• Ensures that all concrete work meets quality standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Lays out flooring, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
• Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, using hand or power tools.
• May assist other trades, and/or other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
• Checks work and repairs or corrects any faults.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following OSHSA guidelines as well as company and client safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction as well as basic mathematics and its applications.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession and ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions, communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles & loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Other Important Information

Some travel, overtime, shift work, weekends and holidays may be required.

Required Tools

Must possess and bring the following hand tools to each job site:

• Tool Belt
• Claw Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Chalk Line
• Carpenter’s Pencil
• Utility Knife
• Tin Snips
• Nail Bar
• Speed Square
• Framing Square
• Levels/Plumb Bob
• Wood Chisel

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job‑related qualifications, ability and performance.

We participate in E‑Verify.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]