Union Carpenter

Christman•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is looking for Carpenters in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position requires union membership. We will support qualified candidates in becoming union members. What You Will Do: Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall. Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures. Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure. Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives. Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools. Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements. Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings. Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work. Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc. Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job. Travel: Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Requirements

Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience
Union membership required
Must have reliable transportation
Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum two years in construction carpentry experience

Responsibilities

Works with varied materials including but not limited to wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall
Utilizes tools including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to erect and repair structures
Utilizes tools including but not limited to levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure
Joins materials with nails, screws, staples or adhesives
Safely operates a variety of saws and other carpentry tools
Checks work along the way to ensure it meets all code and specification requirements
Works on top of stilts, ladders and the top beams of buildings
Performs the building of handrails, steps, drilling, and patching, light concrete work
Builds stairs, temp doors, ramps, temp walls, etc
Erects various types of scaffolding including pipe and safety barriers, and make provisions on scaffolding for moving and handling materials needed for the job