Responsible for designing, building, installing, repairing structures, fixtures, and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
- Coordinates with job site Superintendent/Foreman to configure construction lay out.
- Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other various materials.
- Installs form work, place steel reinforcement, install concrete, and finish as needed for concrete construction.
- Takes measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
- Cuts, shapes and smooths lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to needed measurements.
- Builds window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items.
- Lay out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
- Assembles furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.
- Inspects places and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed.
- Builds scaffolding and other construction structures.
- Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, using hand or power tools.
- Assists 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 safety policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics and its applications.
- Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
- Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
- Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
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:
- Overtime, occasional shift work, some weekends, and holidays may be required.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Tool Belt, Hammer, Tape Measure (30-35