About this opportunity
Hughes Recruiting lists this Carpenter Assistant (General Labor) opportunity in river falls, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Carpenter Assistant
Our customer is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re recruiting Carpenter Assistants to work full-time. As a Carpenter Assistant, you will assist in the construction, installation, repair, and replacement of structures and fixtures while working alongside experienced carpenters. This role requires the safe use of hand and power tools, material handling, and the ability to work in various environments, including elevated work areas.
Responsibilities of the Carpenter Assistant
Help remove and replace structures or sections of structures.
Prepare and distribute materials to be used on job sites.
Understand and follow layouts for structures to be built or installed.
Cut, shape, and assemble materials by sawing, sanding, nailing, screwing, stapling, and gluing.
Pick up, carry, and dispose of scrap materials.
Erect structures including wall, floor, and roof framework.
Use scaffolds and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Work from heights up to 25 feet.
Handle materials and assemblies weighing up to 100 pounds.
Maintain safe work practices at all times.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 10 – 100 pounds.
Experience using hand tools and power tools.
Ability to reach above shoulder level.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch frequently.
Ability to work in temperature extremes and changing weather conditions.
Ability to work from elevations including ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, man baskets, roofs, and elevated floors.
Ability to work on uneven terrain.
Strong attention to safety and following directions.
Reliable communication and teamwork skills.
Pay for Carpenter Assistant: Starting at $20/hour.
Carpenter Assistant Benefits:
Health insurance.
401k with company match.
Paid weekly.
Direct deposit.
Paid training.
Career advancement opportunities.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm.
Worksite address
river falls, WI, 54022, US
Who can apply
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