What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter (Commercial Building Construction) position at Lyman Lumber Company?
We are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team in the Twin Cities area. Our company is a leading distributor of specialty building materials, and we value our employees' growth and empowerment.
Job Description:
The Carpenter will be responsible for installing windows and house wrap on various job sites. This position requires a strong understanding of carpentry tasks and the ability to work efficiently with a crew and foreman.
- Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measure, calculate, and mark cutting lines on materials accurately, using rulers, pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A completion of an apprenticeship program, certificate, or degree program at a vocational school or community college (e.g., Certificate of Achievement in Carpentry Technology, an Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry-Building Trades, or an Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry).
- Less than 1 year of carpentry experience in the commercial and/or residential sectors.
- Knowledge of standard methods, practices, principles, tools, and equipment used in the carpentry trade and its associated occupational hazards.
- Knowledge of various woods and materials, including their qualities and adaptability.
- Basic knowledge of state codes and procedures, including energy codes.
Please note that we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
