08/13/2021
Come join a fast growing Walworth County Building Company. We are looking for quality candidate with references. We treat our employees well, good timely work is rewarded. Preferred employee is local or lives within 20 mile radius.
Qualifications
Finish/Trim carpentry: 6 years (Required)
Custom Residential Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)
Full Job Description
We’re looking for the perfect candidate that shows up to work on time, is a self starter and self motivated, the ideal candidate will keep work area tidy, be well kept, good communication skills.
The carpenter will generally have an inventory of his own tools. The work involved is physically demanding, which includes bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, climbing and standing for long periods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out instructions from supervisor’s layout preparation of the project.
Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
Work with blueprints, design details or instructions from supervisors.
Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to install millwork, doors and windows.
Handle materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
Work on top of ladders and the top beams of buildings.
Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
Install cabinets and molding.
Hang doors
Drill and set door hardware
Erect scaffolding.
Replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors.
Install partitions, doors, and windows
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Cut, shape, and assemble wood, composition, and/or plastic sections with shop tools and equipment such as planers, jointers, shaper, routers, sanders, and various power saws.
Assemble prepared components for various structures, including cabinets, bookcases, desks, and paneled doors.
Prepare structures for finish applications by planing, shaping and sanding; using hand and power tools.
Read and interpret plans, sketches, and shop drawings for milling and fabrication.
Determine type and dimensions of wood stock to be used.
Maintain and clean equipment and work area.
May act as Lead Carpenter in absence of Carpenter or Supervisor.
Perform related duties as assigned or needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A carpenter must have knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, local building codes and safety. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Able to read blueprints.
Proficient at carpentry skills.
Able to interact with clients and coworkers on project site.
Able to work largely unsupervised for long periods of time
Possess an eye for fine detail. They must be very precise and exact with measurements and cutting tools.
Has high degree of dexterity, physical strength, stamina and the ability to work long hours in all sorts of climates, temperature and conditions
Possession of own tools to include a power miter saw, miter box, tape measures, squares, angle gage, chisels, a router, drills, hand tools, levels, tool belt, etc.
· Must be reliable and able to work flexible schedule.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education - High School Graduate or equivalent
Minimum of three years in all phases of residential construction.
Clean driving record and possession of own vehicle and tools
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
They must possess excellent basic math skills, including fractions.
REASONING ABILITY
Adept at establishing relationships with all parties involved in the construction process that facilitate harmonious working relationships during project, and permit prompt resolution of problems and conflicts as they occur.
Able to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help.
Able to complete paperwork or data entry required for personal time sheets or billing in a timely manner.
Able to envision all steps in assigned tasks.
Willingness to keep informed of new materials and methods in this trade.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DAMANDS
Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project. Requires ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 30 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet. Job requires ability to work with tools, lumber and materials.
Pay commensurate with experience with bonuses.
Please do not apply without the experience listed above.
