Union Drywall Carpenter

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Carpenter to design, construct and repair wood and related structures. You will read blueprints and plans to layout projects, and cut and assemble materials using hand and power tools.

The role involves building interior/exterior structures, installing framing, trim, and scaffolding, with responsibilities across measuring, marking, and quality checks. High school education and participation in an apprenticeship are expected.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Participates in Apprenticeship Program.
• Union Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
• Cut and screw together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Other job duties as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship Program

Union Carpenter

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Carpenters areresponsible forconstruct, erect, install, and repair structures
and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and
power tools; install framing, and seal joints between plasterboard or other
wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.Carpenters
work with blueprints, specifications, and drawings to build, maintain and repair
various types of structures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, constructs, remodels,
  retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood,
  drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.
• Study specifications in
  blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and
  determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to
  specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on
  materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Verify trueness of structure,
  using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework
  or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts
  or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Assemble or install metal framing
  or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
• Cut and screw together metal
  channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the
  location of rooms or hallways.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for
  assembling structures above ground level.
• Other job duties as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• ·High school degree or equivalent
• ·Participates in Apprenticeship Program
• ·Union Carpenter