Carpenter
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Carpenter (Select)

Location: Maine

Carpenter

Able to follow and understand directions, is able to work on own and with others, follows safety procedures, can make good cuts with a skill saw, knows how to place, finish, vibrate and cure concrete, has basic knowledge of concrete forms and falsework erection, able to recognize problem areas and point them out to others, general understanding of form bracing and pressure from concrete, understands safety and works safely, has knowledge of torch set up and operation, knows crane signals and has rigging skills, is dependable. Is able to read drawings/blueprints with general understanding, is able to identify problems and solve most of them on own, able to determine sequencing of how form erection should tape place. Can act as crew leader of 3 - 5 people, plan ahead for them and delegate work assignments, ensures work site is safe and subordinates work safely, has rigging experience, set up for safety (knows rules and regulations). Tools required: tape measure, hammer, pencil, square, apron, knife and level.

Responsibilities

* Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

* Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

* Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.

* Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

* Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

* Assemble and fasten materials to make framework, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue

* Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

* Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.

* Construct forms for pouring concrete.

* Perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project.

* Work with tools, lumber and materials.

* Listen and understand information.

Knowledge

* Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of structures.

* Knowledge of arithmetic and application of same.

* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physical/Abilities

* The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

* The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

* Ability to climb ladders for heights of up to 60 feet, and crawl for distances of 50 feet.

* Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs for 50 feet

* Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion

* Ability to see details at close range (with or without correction)

* Ability to move your hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

* Ability to determine something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

* Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

* Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

* Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

* Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

* This is a safety sensitive position.

Reed & Reed is an employee-owned, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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