Carpenter

Job Category: CRAFT

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Locations

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Position Description:

This position involves constructing and repairing various building structures and frameworks. Carpenters work on tasks such as installing stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, cabinetry, siding, and drywall. They must have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of wood and metal properties. In addition to their primary carpentry tasks, they are also responsible for performing support activities that are typically handled by laborers.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Follow safe work practices
• Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the assembly and removal of the forms that are used for concrete installation.
• Use assorted hand tools, including ten-pound sledgehammers, shovels, picks, handsaws, skill saws, and drills.
• Build and/or install window-frames, doors, doorframes, staircases, stairways, partitions, millwork, trim, siding, drywall, and overall building frames.
• Responsible for ensuring that layout of flooring, roofing, and drywall are leveled and compatible.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully grasp project requirements.
• Effectively operate small hand and power tools to assist with a variety of worksite projects.
• Responsible for taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed. This includes cutting, shaping, and smoothing wood or other required materials according to requested measurements. This also includes constructing forms and chutes for pouring concrete as well as erecting scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground.
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools. Distributes site materials to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. Responsible for ensuring that all materials are properly distributed, and the site is swept and well maintained.
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards. This includes helping to secure the jobsite at the end of business each day and verifying that all site materials are properly stored.

Benefits:

Newton Construction provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, and 401(K) retirement plan. Employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.