Carpenter Helper - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Usa•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist carpenters in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both. General Requirements: Practice safety rules. Follow verbal and written instructions. Safe use of hand & power tools. Report to and assist immediate supervisor. Perform quality work as determined by project specifications. Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift. Must work well as part of a team. Functional Requirements: Class A/B/C: Clean and oil patented forms. Use handsaw. Drive nails. Strip forms. Use sledge hammer and stripping bar. Identify parts and sizes of panels for patented forms. Identify form hardware to erect forms. Identify nail types and sizes. Perform basic math. Make measurements using a tape to the 1/8” tolerance. Operate portable generators. Use form hardware to erect forms. Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to employee’s work environment to control or eliminate any hazards of other exposure to illness or injury. Class A/B: Identify patented form hardware. Identify lumber by grade and size. Identify parts of a form and purpose of each. Know and practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules. Hand signal equipment operators. Use form hardware. Read blueprint plans and elevations. Class A: Build radius forms, haunch forms and fireproof beams. Install block-outs and pipe sleeves. Use a framing square for layout work. Assemble patented forms. Read and interpret civil blueprints to perform erection tasks. Identify reinforcing steel. Set anchor bolts and embeds. Perform rigging for lifts. Form chest from blueprints. Form manhole. Perform basic rebar tying.

Requirements

One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
Written pre-employment qualification test
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
New Hire Orientation Quiz
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy
Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company
Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist carpenters in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood, patent form systems, or a combination of both
Practice safety rules
Follow verbal and written instructions
Safe use of hand & power tools
Report to and assist immediate supervisor
Perform quality work as determined by project specifications
Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift
Must work well as part of a team
Clean and oil patented forms
Use handsaw
Drive nails
Strip forms
Use sledge hammer and stripping bar
Identify parts and sizes of panels for patented forms
Identify form hardware to erect forms
Identify nail types and sizes
Perform basic math
Make measurements using a tape to the 1/8” tolerance
Operate portable generators
Use form hardware to erect forms
Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to employee’s work environment to control or eliminate any hazards of other exposure to illness or injury
Identify patented form hardware
Identify lumber by grade and size
Identify parts of a form and purpose of each
Know and practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules
Hand signal equipment operators
Use form hardware
Read blueprint plans and elevations
Build radius forms, haunch forms and fireproof beams
Install block-outs and pipe sleeves
Use a framing square for layout work
Assemble patented forms
Read and interpret civil blueprints to perform erection tasks
Identify reinforcing steel
Set anchor bolts and embeds
Perform rigging for lifts
Form chest from blueprints
Form manhole
Perform basic rebar tying