Carpenter

Job Description

Do you love being engaged in many tasks in a versatile occupation? Are you passionate about the idea of building things with your own hands? We are looking for an Apprentice Carpenter. You will help Journeyman Carpenters complete a variety of construction projects, which can include anything from crafting kitchen cabinets to building bridges. For example, some carpenters:

Insulate office buildings
Install drywall or kitchen cabinets in homes
Install the wooden concrete forms for cement footings or pillars
Erect shoring and scaffolding for buildings.
You will use many different tools to cut and craft wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall. Carpenters commonly use hand tools, including squares, levels, and chisels, as well as many power tools, such as sanders, circular saws, nail guns, and welding machines. Carpenters fasten materials together with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives, and will do a final check to ensure accuracy. They use a tape measure on nearly every project because proper measuring reduces waste and ensures that the pieces being cut are the proper size.

Responsibilities Include:
Metal and wood framing and roof truss components
Cutting materials using different tools without errors
Reading and understanding blueprints and drawings
Placing and securing wood during the building process
Being confident in framing, measuring, trim work, and finishing work
Qualifications:
One year of experience in residential or commercial carpentry preferred
Basic math skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on the fly
OSHA 10 preferred – please contact your local branch about how we can provide you with OSHA training
Able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds in order to load and unload wood and other materials as well as carry needed tools and materials to and from the jobsite
Take pride in your strong work ethic, positive mindset, and desire to improve