Carpenter - Texas

Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures.

WORK DESCRIPTION:
Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood and plywood using carpenter's hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Select specified type of lumber or other materials.
• Prepare layout using tape measure, framing square, builders levels & lasers.
• Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials using pencil or chalk.
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and other hand tools.
• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, screws, lags and nuts and bolts.
• Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level.
• Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Belong to local union hall.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
• Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL:
• Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests.
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes.
• Standing/Walking - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Bend (neck and back) - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Use of hands for repetitive grasping - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Use of hands for pushing & pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Use of hands for fine manipulation - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Squatting & Kneeling - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Climb (stairs & ladders) - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Reaching Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Lift Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Knee Stand - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Pushing & Pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

MENTAL:
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.
• Good attendance.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.