Carpenter

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

123d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Carpenter. In this role you will, under limited supervision, construct, deconstruct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.

Requirements

A HS diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman level experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant carpentry experience.
Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of formal training/apprenticeship programs and industrial experience are preferred.
Metal stud wall construction and metal doors/frames/hardware installation.
Drop ceilings and vinyl floor installation.
Industrial scaffold erection.

Responsibilities

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
Read and comprehend specifications in sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout, determine dimensions and estimate materials required.
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Build, repair, install, and/or deconstruct crates, boxes, cabinets, walls, furniture, doors, frameworks, floors, and other fixtures.
Erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding for use above ground level.
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace.
Install walls, paneling, ceiling, doors and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware.
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings.
Inspect, install, remove and repair ceiling or floor tile, carpet, wall coverings, siding or woodwork.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
Knowledge of drawings, materials, tools and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.
Other tasks as assigned by management.
Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.