Field Carpenter at Quality Buildings in Lancaster, PA

Field Carpenters complete the cutting, shaping, and installation of wall panels and other building materials during the construction of our buildings. Installation is done efficiently and safely as possible, meeting all the requirements of the prints.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-4pm (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break) Schedule start/end times may vary based on job site location; when possible at least 2 weeks notice is given for any upcoming changes. Target 40-45 hours per week.

Location: Job sites are usually within a 70 mile radius/1.5 hour distance from main office in Lancaster, PA.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Abilities/ Work Ethic

• Understand/interpret blueprints and translate into work

• Self-Motivated

• Communicate/ work with a team

• Accountable and reliable

• Effectively manage time and work goals

• Teachable and coachable; able to follow directives of foreman

• Work efficiently, accurately, and with high level of precision and timeliness

• Effectively communicate with other team members as well as non-team members/other trade workers on site

• Always follow all necessary safety procedures

• Maintain clean work environment

• Maintain positive attitude

• Support/assist with welcoming and onboarding new team members

• Maintain company tools

• Other duties as assigned

Leadership Required

• Demonstrate and hold oneself accountable to QB mission, vision, and values
• Consistently behave with appropriate work ethics and safety standards
• Show a supportive team member attitude towards others
• Express eagerness and willingness for continuous learning/improvement
• Communicate effectively regarding own needs and to support team environment
• Balance effectively working independently and with a team as necessary
• Maintain positive attitude
• Support/assist with welcoming and onboarding new team members

Safety Requirements

• Ensure always working safely and environment is safe

• Work with ear protection when necessary

• Work in a loud environment when necessary

• Work in various temperatures when necessary

• Work in a dusty environment when necessary

• Maintain and follow proper safety protocol

• If provided with company truck must follow all legal and company policies

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand up to 10 hours a day

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• 2 years shop carpenter or related experience

Required Skills:

• Basic math
• Knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge of safety equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA practices
• Operate equipment as needed
• Lift certification (obtained after hire)

Tools:

Successful applications will need to purchase the following items, if not already owned:

• Tool belt
• Hammer
• Square
• Tape measure

Optional:

• Framing experience

REPORTS TO

• This role reports to an assigned Crew Foreman

SUPERVISION

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work other employees, however teamwork and direct communication with each other is expected