Journeyman Carpenter Fabricator/Installer - Casework

Three Rivers Corporation•Midland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, this role involves cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles, as well as operating woodworking machinery to fabricate parts for wood products. The position also requires working with various surface materials such as laminate and Corian, and work is performed on commercial projects. The role encompasses tasks related to cabinets, countertops, molding, casework, equipment operation, trim and millwork, blueprint interpretation, and assisting in training apprentice carpenters. Consistent regular on-site attendance is a requirement.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Completion of Pre-Employment Background Check, Drug Screen and Physical, Strength Assessment, and Safety Training for Construction Trade
4 years of carpentry performed on-the-job preferred
Blueprint reading required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints using English language
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints
Ability to work as a team or individually to complete projects
Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling
Crouch, crawl, stoop rarely
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Use of sharp tools and power equipment in working conditions where there is possibility for slip and fall
Subject to variable weather conditions inside and outside of building
Manual Dexterity
Good hand-eye coordination
Good sense of balance
Ability to work at various heights that can be several floors high
Must use safety equipment (PPE) where warranted.

Nice To Haves

4 years of construction trade education on-the-job, vocational school, technical college, or formal apprenticeship program preferred
Has certifications for machinery use (fork lift, etc.)

Responsibilities

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles.
Operate woodworking machinery such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers.
Work with various surface materials like laminate and Corian.
Install cabinets plumb and level.
Install counter tops.
Rework cabinets in the field.
Build specialty counters.
Produce or assemble components of articles such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Set up or operate machines, including edge banders, power saws, and jointers.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Cut material to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Caulking prep work area, clean tools, install forms for column bases.
Apply caulk using proper tools and techniques.
Operate correct equipment for the task at hand.
Install trim work.
Install door and window jambs.
Properly handle and adjust doors.
Mill, fabricate and install all types of trim.
Make proper cuts to correctly install trim which includes back cuts, miter cuts, compound and relief cuts; door and windows jambs.
Perform, direct, and train for proper installation.
Understand meanings of different lines, dimensions, scales and symbols on blueprints.
Understand plan views, sectional views, elevation views and associated details.
Understand and decipher information for other trades and their relationship to the architectural trades.
Change locks.
Install door hardware.
Use hinge and boring jibs, and hand planer.
Hang and hinge wood door and jambs.
Cut and shape wood.
Use hand and power tools.
Conform to local building codes.
Assist in training apprentice carpenters.