What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter Assistant position at Wohlsen Construction Company?
About Your Opportunity
Primary responsibility for building wooden structures such as blocking according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. Studies of specifications to determine dimension of safety barriers, trim/millwork, toilet accessories and door/hardware installation.
How You’ll Contribute:
Works both indoor and outdoor construction with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures. Overtime may be required, and some work may involve elevated heights, several stories above ground or work below ground. Out-of-Town work may also be required.
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, the employee must be able to walk 4-6 hours and stand for 7 hours. In a normal day, this position requires little to no sitting. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. In this position, employee continuously (67-100%) be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, and/or work at heights above 6 feet. Employee occasionally (0-33%) use feet (foot controls).
Safety Sensitive
Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.
If you are a skilled carpenter with a passion for quality construction and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Wohlsen Construction Company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to be a part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Primary responsibility for building wooden structures such as blocking according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. Studies of specifications to determine dimension of safety barriers, trim/millwork, toilet accessories and door/hardware installation.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Set hollow metal frames/pre-hung door units
- Hangs doors & installs door hardware
- Installs interior and exterior trim, cabinetry, and wood blocking
- Measures boards, timber or plywood using square or measuring tape, marks cutting lines on material using pencils, cuts material to required sizes.
- Performs other construction activities necessary to complete project.
- Perform demolition work if necessary
- Installs Div. 10 (Bathroom Acc.)
- Some wood framing & metal stud, install windows, install flashing, and insulation.
- Interacts with other field employees and subcontractors
- Ability to read blueprints
- Minimum of one year of Carpentry construction experience
- Physical ability to lift and transport tools and materials at construction sites in all phases of construction
- Valid driver’s licenses & transportation
- Employee is expected to supply his/her own carpentry tools, a list of which is provided by Wohlsen Construction Company – Toolbelt, Hammer, Tape measure, Utility Knife, Pencil, Combination or Speed Square
- Able to move materials to do demo work
- Reports to the General Superintendent Carpentry
- Work with other team members and subcontractors to finish projects.
- Follow instructions from experienced carpenters or supervisors while working on construction tasks.
- Use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Understand project plans and specifications with guidance from supervisors.
- Complete tasks correctly and on time as per project instructions.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following safety rules.
- Keep supervisors and team members informed about progress, challenges, and any problems.
- Be punctual.
Works both indoor and outdoor construction with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures. Overtime may be required, and some work may involve elevated heights, several stories above ground or work below ground. Out-of-Town work may also be required.
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, the employee must be able to walk 4-6 hours and stand for 7 hours. In a normal day, this position requires little to no sitting. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. In this position, employee continuously (67-100%) be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, and/or work at heights above 6 feet. Employee occasionally (0-33%) use feet (foot controls).
Safety Sensitive
Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.
If you are a skilled carpenter with a passion for quality construction and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Wohlsen Construction Company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to be a part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
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