Industrial Carpenter

General Description:

Assist Craftsman in the construction, erection, installation, and repairs of structures and fixtures

of metal, wood, plywood, and/or wallboard using hand tools and power tools.

Essential Functions:
• Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to

type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.
• Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape, and/or ruler,

and marks cutting lines on material.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue, or

dowel pins.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building

concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise building concrete piers,

footings, and walls
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenters level.
• Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurements and assembly of

structures.
• Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.

Competencies:
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
• Time management - ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Interpretation of Construction Drawings
• Ethical Conduct
• Ability to use math/complete calculations

Physical Demands:

Field/Jobsite Environment - Standing, sitting, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending,

pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected

on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction

Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional

evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:
• 2+ years of industrial field experience as an Industrial Carpenter Helper
• Must take in-house Carpenter Helper Assessment or hold NCCER Industrial Carpenter

Certification

Industry Related Requirements:
• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram,

fit test if applicable)
• Must hold a valid Driver's License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of

substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or

reduced by reasonable accommodation

Carpenter Helper will be responsible to have the following tools:
• Hammer • Utility Knife
• Combination Square • 25' Measuring Tape
• Chalk Box • Tool Belt
• Plumb Bob • Klien Pliers
• Nail Bar • Torpedo Level
• Crescent Wrench • Steel Toe Rubber Boots (for muddy work)