Helper

Benefits and retirement

Purpose: Assist in the construction, installation and fabrication of form structures of wood, patent form
systems, or a combination of both.
Level Classification: Multilevel designations indicate levels of proficiency, experience, training, education,
certification, tenure and resulting compensation
Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of
employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration.
Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:)
Level III
Identify safety equipment
Read a ruler
Identify and properly use hand tools
Clean and oil patented forms
Drive nails
Strip forms
Use sledgehammer and stripping bar
Perform basic math
Recognize and identify unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to employee's work environment
to control or eliminate any hazards of other exposure to illness or injury
Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain
compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC
Safety Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed.
Level II (All of Level III plus the following)
Identify nail types and sizes
Identify and operate power tools
Make measurements using a tape to an 1/16" tolerance
Identify lumber by grade and size
Use handsaw
Identify patented form sizes and hardware and purpose of each
Identify and use form hardware to erect forms
Set up, use, and store oxy/acetylene torch cutting rig
Properly use hand signals to guide/direct equipment operators
Operate portable generators
Erect tube and safety scaffolds

Level I (All of Level III and Level II plus the following:)
Beginner knowledge to read blueprint plans and elevations
Use a framing square for layout work
Assemble patented forms
Install formwork plumb, square, and level to acceptable tolerances.
Set anchor bolts and embeds
Perform rigging for lifts
Identify reinforcing steel
Perform basic rebar tying
Practice OSHA scaffold and ladder rules

Essential Qualifications
3 monthsofindustrial/construction/general labor experience
Ability to work with others to achieve job goals
Read, write and communicate using the the English language sufficient to perform job
functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business
need)
Physical Requirements
Stand or walk for long periods of time
Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds
with assistance
Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects
Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
See well (naturally or with correction)
Eyehand coordination
Good physical fitness
Good sense of balance
Work at great heights
Tool Requirements
Level III
Steel toed work boots
22 oz. or larger Claw Hammer
25 Steel Tape Measure
Wrecking Bar
Carpenter Nail Apron (Leather)
Handy Man Nail Puller
Toolbox (with lock)
12" Adjustable Wrench
Raincoat or poncho
Utility Knife
Level II (All of Level III plus the following)
TriSquare or Speed Square
Chalk Box
50' or 100' Tape Measure
Side Cutter pliers
2' Level
1" Wood Chisel

16 oz. Plumb Bob
4 Level
Screw Drivers: Flat Tip and Phillips Head
Torpedo Level
Framing Square
Expansion Bit with 2 Cutters
Vice Grips