Apprentice Carpenter Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Id 16737 

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Carpenter. In this role you will, under limited supervision, construct, deconstruct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:          

• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

• Read and comprehend specifications in sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout, determine dimensions and estimate materials required.

• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

• Build, repair, install, and/or deconstruct crates, boxes, cabinets, walls, furniture, doors, frameworks, floors, and other fixtures.

• Erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding for use above ground level.

• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace.

• Install walls, paneling, ceiling, doors and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware.

• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings.

• Inspect, install, remove and repair ceiling or floor tile, carpet, wall coverings, siding or woodwork.

• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

• Knowledge of drawings, materials, tools and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.

• Other tasks as assigned by management.

• Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

• A HS diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman level experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant carpentry experience.

• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license. 

• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of formal training/apprenticeship programs and industrial experience are preferred.

• Metal stud wall construction and metal doors/frames/hardware installation.

• Drop ceilings and vinyl floor installation.

• Industrial scaffold erection.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements: 

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.