Carpenter Journeyman

6w1 month ago

Wood

Freeport, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $70,000

About this role

Wood is currently sourcing for a Carpenter Journeyperson for a project near Freeport, TX. This role involves building wooden structures such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, and temporary shelters according to blueprints or oral instructions.

The journeyman examines blueprints and sketches to determine material requirements and dimensions. They measure and mark cutting lines, shape materials with saws and planes, and verify accuracy with transit and level. Daily tasks include nailing braces, constructing concrete-supporting forms, and erecting scaffolding.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, employing around 25,000 people in 45 countries. This role is part of a project team that builds critical infrastructure for energy and materials markets. Workers must follow precise standards and work at heights without fear.

As a journeyman carpenter, you apply basic mathematical skills and interpret flat drawings into solid structures. Previous experience in the field is expected, and the role offers the chance to work on diverse construction tasks and projects from framing to finishing.

Requirements

Previous experience in the field.
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures.
Work within precise standards of accuracy.
Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked.
Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look as solid objects.
Apply basic mathematical skills.
Follow oral and written directions.
Work at heights without fear.

Responsibilities

Build wooden structures such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, and temporary shelters according to blueprints or oral instructions.
Examine blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and dimensions.
Prepare layout of form or fixture using lines or grades.
Shape materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes.
Verify accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square, and level.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Construct forms, chutes, and align form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
Fit and install pre-fabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finished hardware.