Carpenter Jobs in Georgia

INTRODUCTION

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Carpenter is responsible for constructing wooden forms, frames, bulk heads, and block outs for the concrete casting beds.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and blueprints for daily woodwork.
• Create and assemble side rails, forms, bulk heads, and block outs for production beds.
• Assist fiber glass laminator, mold builder, and CNC operation when necessary.
• Build a wide range of wood forms and understand building techniques.
• Fabricate block outs and new window openings.
• Construct architectural molds.
• Determine design and drawing conflicts.
• Keep tools oiled and in good condition.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• No supervisory duties
• Might have an assistant
• Reports to Plant Production Supervisor

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16
• Must be able to understand drawn formwork.
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must be able to work on a team
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous carpentry experience preferred
• Experience with bench saws, table saws, miter saws, nail and staple guns, drill presses, sharps, drills, power tools, planers, and routers preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday
• Schedule varies with workload and location
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on business needs
• Indoor and outdoor/sheltered and unsheltered
• Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Safety glasses
High-visibility vest

Hard hat
Steel-toed shoes

Hearing protection
Gloves (various types)

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for long periods of time, frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to climb up to 3 feet above the ground using stairs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.

No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)