Carpenter Helper

About the Role

The Carpenter Helper works under direct supervision to support skilled carpenters and foremen in the design, construction, erection, installation, and repair of wood, plywood, and wallboard structures. The role requires a general understanding of carpentry techniques and the safe use of hand and power tools in plant or construction settings. Key duties include assisting with material layout, lifting, positioning, securing, and cutting during installations, maintaining clean work areas and equipment, ensuring that necessary materials are stocked, and providing support to other craft workers as needed. • Assist the carpenter with layout, lifting, positioning, securing, and cutting of materials. • Clean work areas, machines, and equipment after use. • Keep the work area stocked with necessary materials. • Provide support to other craft workers as needed. • Operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, pneumatic) with proper training. • Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood frameworks, ladders, and scaffolds. • Work in varied environments, including uneven surfaces, adverse weather, and confined spaces. • Communicate effectively with supervisors and maintain attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material layout
• ▸tool operation
• ▸site cleanup
• ▸material stock
• ▸crew support
• ▸scaffold work

What You Bring

Physical requirements involve lifting up to 50 lb regularly (occasionally up to 100 lb), using hand and power tools, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working on uneven or adverse‑weather surfaces. Mentally, the helper must communicate effectively with supervisors, stay detail‑oriented, and make decisions while working amid distractions. • Lift and carry up to 50 lb routinely (occasionally up to 100 lb).

Requirements

• ▸lifting
• ▸power tools
• ▸ladder climbing
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸communication
• ▸decision‑making

Work Environment

Onsite