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Skillit lists this Concrete Formwork Carpenter opportunity in orange, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
About this role
We are hiring a concrete formwork carpenter based in Orange, VA to build, install, and strip structural concrete forms on regional job sites. You will work under a foreman's supervision on footings, walls, columns, decks and slab-on-grade work. The role requires hands-on formwork experience, attention to layout and concrete placement, and a commitment to safe, efficient work. This is a full-time, day-shift role with early starts and potential overtime during pours. You'll participate in site-specific safety training and certifications, work with layout and precast/tilt-up teams, and help maintain tools and formwork for quality pours and timely strip operations.
What you'll do
Construct, erect, strip, and repair wood, plywood, and steel concrete forms per construction documents and foreman instructions
Set and install footing, wall, column, structural deck, and slab-on-grade forms;
confirm layout and elevations
Prep and set tilt-up and precast forms;
assist with bracing, shoring, and alignment during erection
Work with layout strings, levels, and drawings to ensure correct placement and dimensions
Handle concrete placement support tasks: tying rebar, installing embeds, and protecting fresh concrete during curing
Maintain a safe worksite: follow site safety plans, wear PPE, and participate in toolbox talks and training
What we're looking for
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years hands-on formwork/carpentry experience on commercial concrete projects
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and basic layout
Physically able to lift heavy materials, work at heights, and stand for long periods in all weather
Must pass a background check and be a U.S. citizen
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
2+ years concrete formwork or carpentry experience
Proven ability to read construction drawings and use layout tools
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
U.S. citizenship required and ability to pass a background check
What we offer
Site-provided PPE and safety gear plus regular safety training
Support for jobsite certifications and on-the-clock training
Paid time off and holiday policy (details provided during hiring)
Retirement plan options and medical benefits available (eligibility applies)
Stable regional work with overtime opportunities during pours and schedules
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Worksite address
orange, VA, 22989, US
Who can apply
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