Carpenter - The Lemoine Company
Lafayette, LA
About the Job
LEMOINE is seeking a skilled Carpenter I to join our team in the commercial industry, specializing in concrete forming or drywall finishing. As an entry-level Carpenter, you will be responsible for assisting in various carpentry tasks, including framing, concrete forming, drywall finishing, installation of doors and windows, and finishing work. You will report to the project foreman and be expected to work collaboratively with the team and take direction from supervisors. This role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and safely on job sites. If you have experience in the commercial industry and are looking to grow your career as a Carpenter, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and construction plans
- Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic, and other materials
- Assembling and fastening materials using nails, screws, staples, and adhesives
- Installing structures such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim
- Constructing forms and pouring concrete
- Finishing surfaces by sanding, staining, and painting
- Assisting in the preparation and cleanup of job sites
- Operating hand and power tools safely
Qualifications:
- Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 55 lbs
- Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
- Hand/eye coordination
- 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.)
Position Requirements
Physical requirements: To perform the essential functions of the job, Carpenters should have manual dexterity and the ability to assemble things. He or she must kneel, squat, stoop, bend and climb; lift up to 75 pounds, and have a good sense of balance and coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.