Master Craftsman

About the Role

The Carpenter at Cajun Industries LLC is responsible for designing, constructing, and installing structures and other items made of wood, plywood, and wallboard. This involves using pneumatic and electric power tools to fasten materials together with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives. The Carpenter must ensure accuracy and quality in their work, adhering to safety requirements and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to complete reports and instruct laborers and construction trade helpers.
• Build and set forms, use level instruments, tie rebar, build scaffold, finish carpentry work, read tape/ruler, set screeds, install batter boards, and operate various hand and power tools.
• Inspect areas and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Assist other craft workers as required.

Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs.
• Hand/eye coordination is necessary.
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work.
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work.
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and lifting.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy.
• Ability to use math/complete calculations.
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions.
• Decision-making skills necessary.
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details.