Apprentice Carpenter
Mahaska, Kansas•Full-time
$22 - $25 hourly
$22 - $25 hourly
About the Job
Construction and Installation:
- Build, install, and repair a variety of structures and fixtures.
- Work with aluminum, steel, concrete, and other materials.
- Erect concrete forms, plumb, level, and grade.
- Place embeds and rig large formwork.
- Install windows, doors, and other fixtures within steel structures.
- Install foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.
- Install trim, moldings, and other finishing details.
Blueprint Reading and Layout:
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans.
- Prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and materials needed.
- Measure, mark, and arrange materials based on blueprints or instructions.
Tool Operation and Material Handling:
- Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Operate tools and machinery such as saws, drills, and sanders.
- Fasten materials with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
- Move necessary materials around the job site.
Safety and Quality:
- Adhere to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Ensure the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
Other Duties:
- Erect and dismantle scaffolding.
- May operate equipment needed to place concrete.
- Work with other construction professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and architects.
- Perform minor calculations to assess load requirements and material dimensions.
- May be involved in demolition and maintenance of structures.
Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Reliable Transportation.
- Cannot be afraid of heights.
- Pass Pre-employment drug screen.