Framing Carpenter Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Framing Carpenter to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assembling and fastening materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue;
- Studying specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required;
- Following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment;
- Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws;
- Removing damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools;
- Setup and takedown scaffold, as needed;
- Inspecting ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures;
- Read plans and frame structure accordingly;
- Erecting scaffolding, ladders for assembling structures above ground levels;
- Adhere to safety program at all times while on job site;
- Roll out tools, including cords and hoses, every morning, and subsequently roll them up in the afternoon;
- Unload and move heavy materials;
- Work as a team member, in a team, to accomplish goals;
- Maintain clean, safe work space throughout the day–free from clutter and trash;
- Assist in layout (joists, walls, trusses).
Requirements:
- Must be able to capable of climbing on ladders and carrying at least 80 pounds;
- Must be able to precisely measure, cut, and assemble the framing lumber needed to build custom residential houses;
- Experience working with equipment such as: boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts;
- High standard of integrity and professionalism;
- Drug free at all times;
- Proven experience as a framing carpenter;
- Work well as a team;
- Personal/ Reliable Transportation;
- Ability to work outside, year-round, in any and all weather conditions;
- Willing and able to work fast;
- exceptional hand-eye coordination,
- Must provide own basic tools: nail bags (with subsequent carpentry hand tools), circular saw, framing nail gun, and personal cords and hoses;
- 4 years of experience in commercial carpentry;
- OSHA 10 Certification;
- Exceptional balance to safely and effectively work while standing on walls and roofs.