Cajun Industries, Llc
Full-service construction company offering industrial, commercial, and civil services.
Carpenter Helper
Assist carpenters with tasks, tools, and site work under supervision.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Carpenter Helper will assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties under immediate supervision. The role requires a general knowledge of carpentry and the use of hand and power tools to aid the Carpenter or Carpenter Foreman with various tasks. The helper will support the design, construction, erection, installation, and repair of wood, plywood, and wallboard structures, fixtures, and other items. They will seek opportunities for improvement, learn safety hazards, and operate tools safely while working in plant operations or construction jobsite settings. • Assist Carpenter in laying out work • Assist Carpenter with lifting, positioning, securing, and cutting of materials during installation • Clean work areas, machines, and equipment • Ensure work area remains stocked with materials needed • Assist other craft workers as needed • Communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work • Perform sedentary to heavy work as needed • Operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, pneumatic) with proper training and authorization • Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds • Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently • Walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, or soft sand • Make decisions as required
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tool operation
- ▸material handling
- ▸site cleanup
- ▸stock management
- ▸wood installation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
• Push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs. • Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms and legs • Hand/eye coordination required • Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and lifting • May be required to work in confined spaces • Exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) • Communicate effectively with management or supervision • Work at various tempos and concentrate amid distractions • Detail‑oriented; remember, examine, and observe details
Requirements
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸hand‑eye
- ▸confined spaces
- ▸adverse weather
- ▸effective communication
- ▸detail‑oriented
Work Environment
Onsite