Carpenter

Wharton Smith•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry work in construction, installation, and repair of wooden structures, concrete forms, scaffolding, supports, and temporary structures. The Carpenter interprets blueprints and specifications, performs measurements and layout, operates hand and power tools, and completes carpentry work independently while maintaining a safe and productive job site. The position is associated with projects in W. Columbia and Florence, South Carolina, and Sanford and Asheville, North Carolina, and may require travel between job sites as business needs require. The role requires a minimum of three years of carpentry or related construction experience. A high school diploma or equivalent and formal carpentry training or apprenticeship experience are preferred. The Carpenter must be able to perform physically demanding work, work in varying weather and jobsite conditions, and work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as project schedules require.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of carpentry or related construction experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
Knowledge of carpentry techniques, construction materials, tools, and equipment.
Proficiency in measuring, layout, cutting, and assembling construction materials.
Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools.
Ability to follow project specifications, instructions, safety standards, and established procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a construction team environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine construction-related issues.
Effective communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and other jobsite personnel.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, noise, and dust.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to safely navigate uneven surfaces, ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and elevated work areas.
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to recognize and respond to jobsite safety signs, instructions, alarms, and warnings.
Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by project schedules.
Ability and willingness to travel between project jobsites as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Formal carpentry training or apprenticeship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, and construction requirements.
Measure, mark, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and other materials according to project specifications.
Construct, install, and brace concrete forms for piers, footings, walls, and other structures.
Construct and install scaffolding, ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Construct trestles, cofferdams, falsework, temporary shelters, and other temporary structures as required.
Install door and window bucks, subflooring, sheathing, plaster grounds, and other building components.
Construct and install wooden supports and other temporary structures used during construction.
Drill and install epoxy anchors and reinforce steel for equipment installation.
Assist with installation of miscellaneous metal components, including stairs, handrails, and platforms.
Select and safely operate appropriate hand and power tools and equipment.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets project specifications and quality standards.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
Follow company and jobsite safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Provide guidance and assistance to Carpenter Helpers as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.