We are now looking for motivated and competent framing carpenters to expand our team. The Framer, under the direction of the Shop manager, will primarily be responsible to ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret drawings and sketches to determine specifications and ensure compliance with regulations and safety codes
• Prepare layouts in accordance with building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, drill, sand, or plane materials for snug fit
• Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder, or otherwise fasten parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
• Build foundation and erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures
• Maintain, repair, and renovate wooden structures
• Set forms for walls, footings & suspended slabs
• Place prefab wood, frame walls, joists & sheet floors
• Operate and maintain the carpentry equipment and materials inventory as necessary
• Prepare material estimates for the supervisors
• Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of the day
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
Employment Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in carpentry or a combination of experience and training
Your Skills:
• Physical fitness, including ease of movement and the capacity to lift up, move, or manipulate objects up to 50 pounds
• Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem solving
• Able to engage in physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods of time
• Able to work at heights–on scaffolding–and exposure to conditions including heat, humidity, and dust
• Compatible with exposure to hazards associated with the industry/trad