Lewis Contractors

Construction Carpenter

Owings Mills, MD

Full-time

About This Job

Description

Summary

The Construction Carpenter will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood and other materials as needed to assist with various types of construction projects.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

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Construct interior wall framing and partitions utilizing various types of materials such as Light metal framing, wood studs and steel.

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Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.

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Hang various wall covering materials such as drywall, cement panels, wood paneling. Some degree of drywall finishing is a plus.

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Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.

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Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.

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Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.

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Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer construction projects.

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Erects and dismantles scaffolding.

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Installs windows and doors & hardware.

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Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Competencies

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Commercial Carpentry Experience

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Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.

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Ability to perform general interior building wall layout a plus

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Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

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Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.

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Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.

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Works well as part of a team.

Stewart Companies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.