Carpenter A

Cajun Industries Holdings • LaPorte, TX

2d

About The Position

The Carpenter designs, constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and other items made of wood, plywood, and wallboard using pneumatic and electric power tools. The role fastens materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives and checks completed work for accuracy. It requires knowledge of advanced layout, simon forms, anchor-bolt layout, material takeoffs from drawings, and construction safety requirements. The Carpenter must learn and understand work-related hazards and safely operate relevant tools and equipment. Work takes place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. A TWIC card or TWIC receipt with background check is required.

Requirements

• TWIC card or TWIC receipt with background check.
• Knowledge of advanced layout, use of simon forms, layout of anchor bolts, material takeoff from drawings, and safety requirements for building work.
• Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work and safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail, and make timely decisions using sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequently handling tools and materials and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches, and complete reports.
• Instruct laborers and other construction trade helpers.
• Build and set forms; use a level instrument; tie rebar; build scaffold; perform finish carpentry; read a tape or ruler; set screeds; install batter boards; and operate various hand and power tools.
• Inspect areas and conduct repairs or maintenance.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed