Job summary

Carpenters can work in a range of different settings, but most jobs will include duties such as taking measurements, reading blueprints or plans for proposed work, sourcing materials, setting up job site and installation or construction of structures and components.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the layout of projects, estimate height, width, length, and other proportions, and select proper material
• Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisor
• Work with materials such as wood, drywall, or sheet metal
• Work with carpentry hand tools and equipment
• Check work along the way to ensure its up to code and specifications
• Work with prefabricated buildings, build stairs, fabricate rebar, fabricate forms, set Simon forms
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level
• Replace windows, doors, ceiling tiles along with other general TI work
• Building framing, install metal siding, repair roofing
• Adhere to all rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on site
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum Five (5) years’ experience
• Must possess the hand tools required to complete their assigned duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• A positive attitude, self-motivated, eagerness to learn and a willingness to work hard every day
• An ability to lead by a positive example and a commitment to working as a team
• Attention and commitment to safety and an ability to follow instructions
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record if assigned to a company vehicle
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Working conditions

• Must be able to accommodate customer needs by working flexible hours which may include weekends
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, vibrations and a wet and /or humid environment

Physical requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, grasping, crouching, stooping reaching and repetitive motions to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

EEO/AA Statement

Western Industrial Resources Company is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.