Form Carpenter

Merlo Construction • Brighton, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Merlo Construction is a growing self-perform commercial concrete and excavation contractor building commercial and industrial projects across Metro Detroit. We’re hiring form carpenters and concrete carpenters who can lay out, build, and set formwork that holds line and grade on footings, foundations, and cast-in-place walls. Projects throughout Southeast and South-Central Michigan. Daily travel to jobsites is required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial or industrial formwork experience, including walls, footings, and foundations
• Comfortable with project layout, basic math, and geometry
• Valid government-issued ID
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Professional and respectful attitude toward every member of the crew

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engineered form systems
• Welding and torch experience
• Proficiency with laser levels and transits
• Class A CDL
• Preferred experience operating or working with: Laser levels and transits, Torches and welders, Skid steers, Telehandlers or forklifts

Responsibilities

• Assist with project layout
• Build and set wood and engineered form systems
• Establish and verify grade using laser levels and transits
• Install rebar
• Operate saws, drills, impact drivers, and other small equipment
• Strip, clean, and stack forms
• Assist with concrete preparation, placement, and raking as needed
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and jobsites
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship
• Safety is the top priority on every Merlo job
• OSHA 10 certification and additional safety training provided
• Weekly toolbox talks
• Work in an open "see something, say something" environment where every crew member is encouraged to speak up about safety concerns

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA program
• 401(k) with company match
• Financial planning services
• 6 paid holidays plus PTO
• Referral bonus program
• Real advancement opportunities — our foremen and superintendents started on the crew

What This Job Offers

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