• Carpenter

    Matrix Service (Emporia, VA)


    Description

    PRIMARY FUNCTION:

    Constructs, erects, installs, fabricates, dismantles and repairs structures, formwork and fixtures of wood, metal forms and associated accessories.

    TYPICAL DUTIES:

    + Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

    + Identify all tools required for tasks.

    + Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

    + Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.

    + Construct, re-enforce and dismantle pre-constructed concrete forms.

    + Build and construct wooden forms.

    + Work on miscellaneous construction projects such as but not limited to building decks and steps, building bulletin boards, and building any additional wooden structures.

    + Clean-up/housekeeping of work areas.

    + Must be willing to assist other crafts and perform additional job duties while not performing primary craft duties.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.

    + Will talk and hear to communicate.

    + Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.

    + May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

    + Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

    + Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

    + Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Carpenter in refinery, chemical, petrochemical, plant construction, maintenance or new construction. Knowledge of carpentry tools. Experience in building forms. Must be able to pass Craft proficiency testing at or above 70% or have an NCCER. Complete Matrix Service Safety training and Client / Site specific training. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program. Must pass background check.

     

    EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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