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Heavy Industrial Concrete Carpenter 

This position is responsible for constructing, forming, placing, and finishing concrete structures to meet project specifications, ensuring quality workmanship, structural integrity, and adherence to all safety standards.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
Coordinates with Foreman to configure construction lay out.
Assembles and secures forms, wood structures, sheet metal, and other various materials.
Installs form work, place steel reinforcement, install concrete, and finish as needed for concrete construction. 
Takes measurements and calculates the size and amount of material needed.
Cuts, shapes and smooths lumber and other material according to needed measurements.
Places, levels, and finishes concrete using a variety of carpentry and finishing tools,
Smooths and finish surfaces using hand tools, floats, and power trowels,
Ensures that all concrete work meets quality standards, project specifications, and safety requirements. 
Lays out flooring, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, using hand or power tools.
Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned. 
Inspects work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Checks work and repairs or corrects any faults.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Successful completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program preferred.
Three or more years proven construction carpentry experience required. 
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Knowledge of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction as well as basic mathematics and its applications.
Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession and ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to understand and follow directions, communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles & loud noises.
Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Some travel, overtime, shift work, weekends and holidays may be required. 

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.