Carpenter

Vogel Bros. Building Co•Madison, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A Carpenter is responsible for the quality and completion of assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Quality Control and Safety Programs. Carpentry involves skilled and manual labor, including repetitive duties involving physical activity. The candidate must be a member of the union. The Carpenter performs work under the direction of the Superintendent and/or Carpenter Foremen, follows jobsite safety requirements, and completes assigned work within prescribed time periods. Tasks include constructing and installing building components and materials, using blueprints and sketches, maintaining tools, and attending scheduled safety meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

Must be a member of the union.
Education equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of related experience and/or training, or four years of experience learning the carpentry trade as an apprentice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the hiring authority.
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the trade.
Knowledge of the qualities and uses of trade raw materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Knowledge of the use and care of trade tools, materials, and equipment.
Ability to interface with other personnel.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to identify problems and communicate facts to the Superintendent and Carpenter Foreman.
Ability to manage time and equipment efficiently and effectively.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to manage stress.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands, arms, and fingers, and reach.
Ability to use hand tools including hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, and wrenches, as appropriate to the trade.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance and frequently lift and/or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
Ability to comprehend and speak clearly in English (translation is acceptable), with sufficient hearing acuity to conduct normal business.
Behavioral expectations include getting along with others, arriving on time, displaying a positive attitude, refraining from derogatory language, and wearing presentable dress attire.

Responsibilities

Follow job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Carpenter Foremen.
Comply with the company Safety Program, jobsite-specific safety rules, and supervisors’ directions; maintain high safety standards and properly use safety equipment.
Participate in scheduled safety meetings.
Follow directions to complete assigned tasks and goals within the prescribed time period, and provide accurate information for timecards.
Inform the Superintendent or Carpenter Foreman of specific task needs.
Attend scheduled training sessions to improve quality and productivity.
Erect, assemble, cut, and shape building frames, concrete forms, and other items and materials.
Use blueprints and sketches to determine dimensions and construction materials.
Assemble, cut, shape, and fasten materials using nails, screws, dowel pins, or glue.
Erect scaffolding, ladders, and other work platforms for assembling structures.
Clean, sharpen, and repair hand and bench tools.
Build and lay out stairs, partitions, and other wooden articles.
Install drywall and decorative paneling on ceilings and walls.
Build and install window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates.