Form Carpenter
Job Summary
Responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, forms and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel.
Primary responsibilities
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Prepare the layout of the project.
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Estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
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Select materials.
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Work with blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
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Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
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Utilize chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
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Join materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.
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Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
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Check work along the way to ensure it's up to code and specifications.
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Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
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Create structures for pouring concrete.
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Build concrete forms for construction project.
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Move and install machinery.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 2 years previous experience
Must have reliable transportation
Must be willing to submit to pre-employment screening and testing