Carpenter

Carpenter Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Carpenter. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in W. Columbia, SC, Florence, SC, Sanford, NC, and Asheville, NC.

General Description:

The Carpenter performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, installation, and repair of wooden structures, concrete forms, scaffolding, supports, and temporary structures. This position interprets blueprints and specifications, performs measurements and layout, operates hand and power tools, and independently completes carpentry work while maintaining a safe and productive job site.

Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, and construction requirements.
• Measure, mark, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and other materials according to project specifications.
• Construct, install, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, walls, and other structures.
• Construct and install scaffolding, ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Construct trestles, cofferdams, falsework, temporary shelters, and other temporary structures as required.
• Install door and window bucks, subflooring, sheathing, plaster grounds, and other building components.
• Construct and install wooden supports and other temporary structures used during construction.
• Drill and install epoxy anchors and reinforce steel for equipment installation.
• Assist with the installation of miscellaneous metal components, including stairs, handrails, and platforms.
• Select and safely operate appropriate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow company and jobsite safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Carpenter Helpers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Formal carpentry training or apprenticeship experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of carpentry or related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Knowledge of carpentry techniques, construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Proficiency in measuring, layout, cutting, and assembling construction materials.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow project specifications, instructions, safety standards, and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a construction team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine construction-related issues.
• Effective communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and other job site personnel.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to recognize and respond to job site safety signs, instructions, alarms, and warnings.
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by project schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel between project job sites as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).