What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Apprentice Carpenter position at Nor-Son Custom Builders?
Job Summary The Apprentice Carpenter is responsible for assisting carpenters with project construction and executing quality craftsmanship. Duties/Responsibilities Assist carpenters with project construction. Operate power tools such as Miter Saws, Table Saws, Sawzall s, Grinders, Planers, etc. Operate pneumatic tools such as Framing Nailers, Brad Nailers, Finish Guns, Roofing Guns, etc. Perform labor associated with construction including nailing and cutting lumber to size. Observe and follow company safety policies. Must be able to obtain certifications to safely operate heavy equipment such as all-terrain telehandlers, scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts, skid steers, etc. 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. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Frequently works with/near machinery, electricity, power tools, impact tools, chemicals, fumes, and heights. Frequently works on high structures such as ladders, scaffolds, roofs and other elevated work surfaces. 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.
