Job Summary

The Apprentice Carpenter is responsible for assisting carpenters with project construction and executing quality craftsmanship. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with project construction.
• Perform labor associated with construction including nailing and cutting lumber to size.
• Observe and follow company safety policies
• Attend company safety meetings as required.
• Ask for help or instruction when unsure of what to do in any given situation.
• Recognize an unsafe condition and bring it to the attention of the foreman or superintendent.
• Interact well with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Keep job site clean.
• Properly stack and protect materials from the elements.
• Perform proper care and basic maintenance of all on-site company tools and equipment.
• Support carpenters as needed for increased productivity through proper planning and looking ahead.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two years as a laborer or equivalent role preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
• Ability to work with power and air tools efficiently, proficiently, and safely.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and a working telephone number.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works indoors and outdoors with extreme heat, extreme cold and excessive noise.
• Physical strength requirements include being able to exert twenty-five pounds regularly and frequently exerting up to fifty pounds.
• This position requires moving about to a significant degree, ascending/descending, working atop, has repetitive hand/arm/wrist use, and frequently traverses with uneven/even walking surface.
• This position will have occasional use and operation of motor vehicles and operate foot pedals.
• Frequently works with/near machinery, electricity, power tools, impact tools, chemicals, fumes, and heights.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Nor-Son offers a rewarding place to work with an extensive benefits package including family health and dental, paid vacation, 7 ½ paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and much more!

Nor-Son Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.