Carpenter

DREXEL SYSTEMS LLC•West Bend, WI

26d

About The Position

The Framing Crew Carpenter performs rough framing on residential and commercial projects, including setting panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs. The position involves travel to project locations in and around the West Bend area, within a 1+ hour travel radius, and work as part of an off-site construction team. Work may also be performed in the manufacturing plant as needed. The carpenter measures, marks, shapes, and cuts materials; reads building plans; uses common carpentry tools and power tools; signals cranes; and assembles structures above ground using scaffolding and ladders. The role requires working in varied indoor and outdoor environments, maintaining clean job sites, company vehicles, and job trailers, and following required safety programs and established safety rules. A positive, enthusiastic attitude, attention to detail, and strong communication are valued.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of experience in framing, construction, installing doors or windows, building materials, or a similar industry is preferred.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate weights of 5–100 pounds.
Ability to use power tools and a tape measure.
Ability to read and understand work instructions and materials.
Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and contractors.
Great hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience putting customers first.
A record of contributing significantly to a team's success.
Strong product knowledge.
Relevant experience or personal strengths beyond the typical career path.

Responsibilities

Perform rough framing on residential and commercial projects.
Set panelized walls, floors, trusses, and roofs.
Erect and work on scaffolding and climb ladders to assemble structures above ground level.
Measure and mark cut lines on materials using measuring and marking tools.
Shape and cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, and power saws.
Read building plans.
Signal cranes.
Use common carpentry skills and power tools.
Keep job sites, company vehicles, and job trailers clean.
Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and in the manufacturing plant as needed.
Complete required safety programs and follow established safety rules and regulations.
Communicate with customers, co-workers, and contractors to support excellent customer service.