Military Veteran - Carpenter

A customer-oriented construction staffing and payroll firm has carpentry positions in multiple areas across Texas. They are looking for dependable, safety-aware, and capable temp-to-hire carpenters.

Locations: College Station, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley

Compensation: $14 - $24 per hour depending on classification and experience

Responsibilities:

• Study drawings, blueprints, and rough instructions to determine what kind of finishing work the project needs

• Prepare layouts by using rule framing squares and calipers and mark guidelines on materials

• Shape materials according to prescribed measurements by use of saws and planes

• Assemble materials and ensure that they are properly fastened together

• Assist in erecting framework for structures and cut openings for doors and windows

• Provide support for fitting and installing fabricated window frames, doors and weather stripping

• Build, repair and remove counters and cabinets and perform polishing work on wooden frames and surfaces

• Assist in building a variety of wood constructed items and modify and adapt facilities to specific needs

• Design items on special requests such as bookcases, cabinets and work counters to meet a variety of maintenance and facility needs

• Assist in installing wood built items such as partitions, tables, sewing cabinets and counters

• Shape materials to prescribed measurements and ensure that casework hardware is properly installed

• Install and repair trims on windows and baseboards and repair and improve the appearance of weathered wooden items and frames

Work Environment

As one may expect, construction is performed in physically demanding and dangerous conditions. These include but are not limited to extreme heights, confined spaces, cold winters and hot summers. As a result, carpenters must be willing to work in austere (strict) safety conditions.

Candidate Requirements (no experience required)

• Ability to work in and promote a drug free environment
• Able to carry 50/60lbs of equipment and lift 100lbs
• Be reliable and practice good attendance
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Have completed high school or earned an equivalent
• Willingness to submit to drug screening, physical and background check

Preference is provided to applicants who have served in the Armed Forces

Next Steps

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please complete application.

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