Carpenter

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Madison, WI

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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. The role involves skilled and manual labor, including repetitive duties and physical activity. The candidate must be a member of the union. Carpenters construct, assemble, cut, and shape building frames, concrete forms, and other items and materials. They use blueprints and sketches to determine dimensions and materials, fasten materials with nails, screws, dowel pins, or glue, and build or install a range of structural and finish components. They also erect scaffolding, ladders, and other work platforms, and maintain hand and bench tools. The position requires following instructions from the Superintendent and/or Carpenter Foremen, complying with jobsite safety rules, attending safety meetings and scheduled training, meeting assigned goals within prescribed time periods, and providing accurate timecard information. The work takes place outdoors and may involve loud noise, high or precarious locations, and uneven surfaces affected by weather and construction conditions.

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-related 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 with 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 trade hand tools such as hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, and wrenches.
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) and have hearing acuity sufficient to conduct normal business.
Expected to get along with others, arrive at work on time, display a positive attitude, refrain from derogatory language, and wear presentable attire.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks to required quality standards and follow specific job instructions from the Superintendent and/or Carpenter Foremen.
Comply with the company Safety Program, jobsite-specific safety rules, and supervisor directions; maintain high safety standards and properly use safety equipment.
Participate in scheduled safety meetings and training sessions.
Follow directions to complete assigned tasks and goals within the prescribed time period and provide accurate timecard information.
Inform the Superintendent or Carpenter Foreman of specific task needs.
Erect, assemble, cut, and shape building frames, concrete forms, and other items and materials.
Use blueprints and sketches to determine construction dimensions and materials.
Assemble, cut, and shape materials and fasten them 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.