Carpenter

Job Summary

Client is seeking a Fabrication Shop Carpenter to join our operations and maintenance team.

Position Summary

The Carpenter will construct, repair, and assemble a variety of wood and metal structures, fixtures, and equipment used throughout the facility. This includes fabricating wooden carts, platforms, stands, and frame-based assemblies using standard carpentry techniques and shop tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom wooden carts, tube metal stands, and shop fixtures with high accuracy.
• Perform carpentry work including cutting, shaping, and assembling wood, metal tubing, and composite materials.
• Safely operate fabrication shop equipment including band saws, table saws, chop saws, drill presses, sanders, and bench tools.
• Use standard carpenter measurement tools, including tape measures, framing squares, speed squares, combination squares, levels, chalk lines, calipers, and measuring gauges to ensure accurate cuts for precise layout and assembly.
• Read and follow detailed fabrication drawings, sketches, and build sheets.
• Assemble components using fasteners, adhesives, joinery techniques, and metal frame connectors.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain an organized shop environment and follow all safety protocols.
• Assist team members with custom fabrication and prototype builds as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a fabrication or carpentry shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and precision measurement.
• Ability to safely use a wide range of woodworking and light metal fabrication tools.
• Ability to work from fabrication drawings and perform accurate cuts and assemblies.
• Must pass a pre employment substance abuse test.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization (U.S. Citizenship required for this site).
• May require overtime, various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials and equipment as needed for carpentry tasks.
• Comfortable using computers for basic tasks such as documentation, email, and data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly in meetings or on the job site with team members and customers.
• Ability to work professionally in a fast paced environment, including during periods of high workload.

Special Requirements

• Must wear PPE including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats as required.
• Ability to manage job-related stress while maintaining professional performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fabrication or carpentry shop environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Basic computer proficiency.