Shop Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18-$22/hour

Shop carpenters will build prefabricated wall panels for buildings.Shop carpenters must be able to operate a nail gun, effectively use a tape measure, manipulate large pieces of wood, and operate various saws.The shop carpenter job exists to cut and lay out plates for the wall panels, cut and lay sheathing, cut wood for the next person in the assembly, and assemble wall panels with efficiency, safety, quality, and good pace.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Abilities/ Work Ethic:

• Understand blueprints
• Fractional measurement/ Read a tape measure
• Transfer measurement on blueprints to wood
• Operate power tools
• Produce quality walls
• Cut and lay sheathing on walls
• Organize and assemble parts for assembly and machine loading

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  Work efficiently, safely, with quality, and good pace
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  Maintain clean work environment
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  Accountable and reliable
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  Self-Motivated
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  Able to take direction while also asking clarifying questions as needed

Leadership Required:

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  Demonstrate and hold oneself accountable to QB mission, vision, and values
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  Show eagerness and willingness to learn
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  Communicate effectively
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  Balance effectively working independently and with a team as needed
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  Maintain positive attitude
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  Support/assist with welcoming and onboarding new team members
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  Set an example of appropriate work ethics and safety standards

Safety Requirements

• Work with ear protection when necessary
• Work in a loud environmentwhen necessary
• Work in various temperatures when necessary
• Work in a dusty environment when necessary
• Maintain and follow proper safety protocol

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  If provided with company truck must follow all legal and company policies

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand up to 10 hours a day

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  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Wood working experience not required
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  Wood Framing Experience is a bonus

Required Skills:

• Basic math/fractional math
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and motivate others with no supervision
• Flexible and adaptable

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with reading blueprints/drawings
• Familiar with power tools
• Familiar with safety equipment
• Familiar with OSHA practices
• Familiar with equipment/lifts

Tools:

Successful applications will need to purchase the following items, if not already owned:

• Tool belt
• Hammer
• Square
• Tape measure

REPORTS TO

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  This role reports to Shop Foreman

SUPERVISION

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  The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members, however teamwork and direct communication with each other is highly encouraged.