CARPENTER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to build parts for production forms using wood and hand power tools. The carpenter will assist the lead man in assembling forms from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds all forming materials including bulkheads, side forms, and blockouts.
• Fabricates parts for the production forms according to blue print specifications.
• Uses a saw to cut materials to specifications.
• Operates hand and power tools, including hammer and drills.
• Helps with the set up tasks on the forms as needed.
• Repairs damaged forms to make them reusable and extend their life.
• Manages daily tasks to ensure that all beds have the required materials.
• Maintains inventory of materials and alerts manager of status for monthly reporting.
• Follows instructions, guidelines and procedures timely and accurately.
• Continually and actively seeking to learn new skills and progress in level of responsibility.
• Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.
• Performs plant clean up/housekeeping including putting away tools, sweeping debris and cleaning cluttered areas.
• Adheres to safety standards.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 6 months of hands on carpentry experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure and blue print accurately.
• Ability to accurately calculate dimensions and angles.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Ability to get to work on time, on a daily basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally.
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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