Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description About this role

Brasfield & Gorrie is hiring a Carpenter to perform commercial carpentry on projects in Athens, GA, with a focus on building rough wooden structures and concrete formwork. Work includes constructing vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, scaffolds and other temporary structures from sketches, blueprints or oral instructions. This is physically demanding work often outdoors in all weather and at elevated heights. Candidates must work in a drug-free environment, frequently lift up to 50 lbs, and provide their own basic carpentry hand tools.


What you'll do

• Build vertical and horizontal concrete forms, gang forms, blocking, Johnny clamp forms and other formwork from sketches, blueprints or oral instructions
• Construct scaffolds, temporary frame shelters, tunnel/bridge/sewer supports, billboard signs and similar temporary structures
• Read and follow drawing sketches or blueprints to lay out and set formwork and supports
• Use hand tools and basic carpentry equipment to measure, cut and install rough carpentry and structural supports
• Work safely at elevated heights and follow site safety protocols in a drug-free environment
• Perform site cleanup and general commercial construction carpentry duties related to concrete placement and formwork

What we're looking for

• 3 years commercial construction carpentry experience preferred, with formwork experience preferred (vertical, horizontal and gang forms)
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in outdoor all-weather conditions
• Capable of frequently lifting materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Able to read drawings, perform site layout, measure and cut materials accurately
• Experience with scaffolding systems installation and general rough carpentry
• Must provide and maintain basic carpentry hand tools (hammer, speed square, tape, chalk box, pliers, tool pouch)

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