Carpenter

Description:

This position will work both in Paris, IL and Terre Haute, IN. The Carpenter will use woodworking skills to build and repair various structures and equipment throughout the facility. Under general supervision, perform journey-level work in the design, construction, repair and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities; act as lead worker to other classified staff in the area; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with employees concerning work orders, prints, and sketches to understand the structure that needs to be built or repaired.

Estimates equipment, tool, and material requirements for each job.

Builds, dismantles, and repairs structures, walls, roofs, glass, and siding as assigned.

Operates all necessary tools to complete a job.

Recognize and select appropriate lumber types and grades.

Estimate cost, time and materials of carpentry projects.

Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization.

Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.

May perform painting as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of formal apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience.

Two years of experience working as a carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, including rough and finished carpentry. Welding experience / Metal fabrication experience a plus.

Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to draw accurate sketches to communicate the specifications for projects.

Ability to take accurate measurements and calculations.

Detail oriented with the ability to efficiently analyze and organize significant amounts of information regarding plan layouts, material deliveries and jobsite productivities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the team member regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. Team members are frequently in an open seating environment. The team members in the office may have to manage a number of projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of clients, contractors and other staff. Organization, ability to prioritize, concentration and stress management will be skills necessary to complete the required tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member may occasionally work at construction work sites, remote work locations or other non-office locations where the team member is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction work environment is usually moderate to loud. The team member is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands; and verbal communication. The team member frequently uses a computer keyboard and monitor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member is regularly required to be mobile; the team member occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The team member occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Performing this job will sometimes require the team member to walk work sites that do not have infrastructure, this includes walking on uneven surfaces, through mud, through ruts, etc. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.