Carpenter Helper

Denham-Blythe • Goodlettsville, TN

279d

About The Position

The Carpenter Helper assists Carpenters on job sites by performing duties of lesser skill. The duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction.
• Uses mathematics to solve problems that are job related.
• Determines the kind of tools and equipment that the Carpenter will be using to do the job.
• Beginning to understand reading of blueprints.
• Can read a tape measure or find measurements as instructed by the Carpenter.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to five years of carpentry experience.
• Must be willing to submit to a Drug Screen and Background Check.
• Must be eligible for work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gathers materials for workers to handle on job sites.
• Keeps job sites clean.
• Builds scaffolding, shoring, and bracing.
• Cuts lumber to specified dimensions.
• Holds lumber, metal studs, rebar and other materials in place for fastening or cutting.
• Assists carpenter or superintendent to establish reference points and lines.
• Assists in the layout of foundation, building lines and anchor bolts.
• Assists the carpenter with settings of hollow metal doors and frames.
• Sets forms for concrete pours in various applications.
• Aligns, straightens, plumbs, and squares forms for installations.
• Places concrete for foundations, slabs, sidewalks, pits, and walls.
• Unloads materials from trucks.
• Maintains a safe jobsite.
• Continuously works to improve skills and complete tasks in an expedient manner for future advancement.
• Performs daily tasks in a safe manner in accordance with company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees