What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Carpenter position at McKenzie?
Job Description:
The Carpenter will use woodworking skills to build high-end residential and commercial project needs.
The carpenter ranges in their production skill set to produce cabinetry, furniture and flooring/cladding
and ceilings.
Carpenter Duties and Responsibilities:
· Collaborates with employees concerning work orders, prints, and sketches to understand the structure that needs to be built or repaired.
· Ability to successfully understand and complete installation work.
· Proficient in lamination work, stain-grade trimming, cabinet making & installations, bathroom and kitchen woodwork & remodeling, framing (wood & steel) and demolition practice.
· Ensure the utmost quality is maintained and completed in the project’s work in an efficient and timely manner to meet project deadlines.
· Operates all necessary tools to complete a job.
· Prepares and dismantles scaffolding as needed.
· Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
· Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to draw accurate sketches to communicate the specifications for projects.
· Ability to take accurate measurements and calculations.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Completion of formal apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
· Must be able to squat, lift, stretch, and bend in order to reach all areas of the facility.
· Must be able to work in and on overhead structures, as well as below machinery.
Other Physical Requirements:
· Must wear steel-toed boots, must wear protective eye-wear, hearing protection, and may work in outdoors during inclement weather.
