Carpenter

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.