Industrial Carpenter

GROUP Contractors•Baton Rouge, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Craftsman in the construction, erection, installation, and repairs of structures and fixtures of metal, wood, plywood, and/or wallboard using hand tools and power tools. Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job. Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape, and/or ruler, and marks cutting lines on material. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue, or dowel pins. Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise building concrete piers, footings, and walls. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenters level. Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy. Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurements and assembly of structures. Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.

Requirements

2+ years of industrial field experience as an Industrial Carpenter Helper
Must take in-house Carpenter Helper Assessment or hold NCCER Industrial Carpenter Certification
Must hold a valid TWIC Card
Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles
The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Interpretation of Construction Drawings
Ethical Conduct
Ability to use math/complete calculations

Responsibilities

Reads and studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
Selects and transports appropriate materials and tools for job.
Measures boards, timbers, plywood or other materials using a square, tape, and/or ruler, and marks cutting lines on material.
Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and planes.
Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, glue, or dowel pins.
Braces forms in place with timbers, tie-rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Builds false work to temporarily strengthen, protect or disguise building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and/or carpenters level.
Operates survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
Utilizes basic math skills while doing surveys and for measurements and assembly of structures.
Duties may include light administration and assistance to Project Superintendent.