Carpenter Helper

Cajun Industries • St. George, LA

138d

About The Position

The Carpenter Helper assists skilled craftspersons with supportive duties under immediate supervision. The role requires general knowledge of carpentry and the use of hand and power tools to assist a Carpenter and/or Carpenter Foreman with designing, constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, and other items made of wood, plywood, and wallboard. The helper is expected to identify opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and to be willing to learn from others. The role also requires learning safety hazards related to the work and learning to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Work takes place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

The position involves physical work in active construction and project environments, including varied terrain, elevated and restricted-access work areas, and outdoor conditions. Physical exertion may range from sedentary to heavy depending on the assignment. The role also requires effective communication, reading and applying work instructions and safety requirements, basic mathematical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and situational awareness, sound judgment, and adaptability to changing conditions and priorities.

Requirements

• General knowledge of carpentry and use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work under immediate supervision and learn from others.
• Ability to move through active construction and project sites with uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
• Ability to access ground-level, overhead, and restricted-access work areas and to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Ability to frequently handle and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Ability to frequently move, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Ability to understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, and dust, as well as confined, restricted-access, or elevated locations when required.
• Ability to perform work ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Mathematical, measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment concerning safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Carpenter in laying out work.
• Assist the Carpenter with lifting, positioning, securing, and cutting materials during installation.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
• Ensure the work area remains stocked with needed materials.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.
• Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods of work.
• Learn and follow safety requirements and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed