Concrete Carpenter

Job Title: Concrete Carpenter

Job Description

This role involves working as a concrete form carpenter responsible for constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing wooden structures and fixtures used to form concrete for building projects. You will build and assemble concrete forms using hand and power tools, ensuring precise measurements and quality workmanship to support large structural concrete pours. Reliability, dependability, and consistent transportation to the job site are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures used as concrete forms for building structures.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using tools such as rulers, pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
• Shape or cut materials to precise measurements and assemble boards, timber, or plywood to the required size while building wooden forms in the shape of the structure.
• Secure forms using nails, bolts, screws, or anchor rods, utilizing appropriate hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Study and interpret specifications from blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions, shapes, designs, and required materials.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations at all times and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of wooden structures and repair or replace them using hand tools.
• Use carpentry tools such as hand saws, electric saws, drills, and other equipment to build and adjust forms as needed.
• Check that work is level, plumb, and square to ensure structural integrity and quality.
• Participate in the full concrete forming cycle, including building Symon forms, supporting concrete pours, allowing the wall to harden, stripping forms, and resetting forms for subsequent pours.
• Support continuous production of concrete retaining wall sections, completing multiple segments as part of a large-scale project.
• Plan the sequence of work effectively to meet project timelines and maintain steady progress on the retaining wall construction.

Essential Skills

• Experience in concrete form carpentry and concrete work, including constructing and working with concrete forms.
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform accurate material estimates and measurements.
• Proficiency with carpentry tools, including hand saws, electric saws, drills, and other hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure work is level, plumb, and square.
• Ability to follow established safety rules and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Dependable work habits and reliable transportation to the construction site.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–5 years of relevant construction or carpentry experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Symon Forms or similar concrete forming systems.
• Experience in concrete pours, concrete finishing, and general concrete construction.
• Organizational skills to plan the sequence of work and coordinate tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively on commercial construction sites and within a team environment.
• Capability to handle repetitive form-building and stripping cycles over the duration of a large project.

Why Work Here?

You will work a steady day shift from Monday to Friday, supporting a predictable schedule and work-life balance. The role offers strong leadership support and clear opportunities for growth within a growing organization. After an initial 90-day period, the position has the potential to transition to a permanent role. There is a significant pipeline of work, providing job stability and long-term project involvement. Joining at this early stage allows you to be among the first hires, creating a path toward a long-term career and meaningful influence on future projects and processes.

Work Environment

This position is based on an active construction site in Franklin, TN, where a large apartment complex is under construction. You will primarily work outdoors building a concrete retaining wall, using Symon Forms to construct and reset forms for repeated concrete pours. The project includes constructing approximately 2,500 feet of retaining wall, completing about 200 feet per pour, with the work already partially completed. The environment involves typical construction site conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and heavy equipment. You will work a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, alongside other construction professionals using standard carpentry and concrete tools and equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.