Carpenter Employee Position
POSITION OVERVIEW
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As a Carpenter you will have the opportunity to work on world class iconic art and architecture projects. You must be able to thrive in a busy working environment, be a committed team player with the ability to work independently, and lead projects as required.
You will contribute to the Heavy Way by demonstrate positive behaviours in Excellence, Communication and Culture. Lead by example with Integrity, Ownership and Unity.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience
- Familiarity with construction and/or custom fabrication processes
- A portfolio of work that may include high quality furniture, veneering or laminating, custom joinery, jog and template building or artistic woodworking
- Proficiency using an array of specialized power tools, machines, and hand tools
- Must be able to read and interpret shop and construction drawings.
- Experience with 3-axis CNC milling equipment as an asset.
- Artistic background an asset
- High attention to detail
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Motivated, hardworking and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player and safety oriented
- Standard personal tools required.
- Valid safety certifications recommended: Fall Arrest, WHMIS, First-Aid, Crane Operator Certificate, Forklift Operator Certificate recommended.
- Valid driver's license & own vehicle
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review and completion of Work:
- Read and interpret drawings.
- Production of carpentry-related projects, both as finished pieces and sub-assemblies.
- Working from shop drawings to building one-off custom pieces in an array of materials.
- Assembly of custom pieces that require careful attention to detail.
- Building jigs and templates to support the needs of the other departments, as well as your own.
- Creating custom formwork for the architectural concrete department.
- Travelling to installs for work both locally and abroad.
- Adhering to production schedules, tracking efficiency and pro-actively estimating resource requirements to meet timelines.
- Acting as a mentor for those of lesser experience
Additional Duties lead:
- Understand project schedules, assign daily tasks to project crew.
- Actively manage project to ensure weekly targets are adhered
- Review Production Processes and Flow and provide feedback for improvement
Quality Control:
- Inspect task materials and ensure work is of acceptable quality as per requirements
Additional Duties lead:
- Inspect final product and signoff on assigned deliverable’s
Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
- Practice preventative maintenance programs for all tools and equipment. Report required maintenance issues to Production Lead.
- Execute Facility Housekeeping ensures all work areas are clean, tidy, and presentable during working hours.
Additional Duties lead:
- Accountable for all tools, equipment and property and ensuring maintenance, preventative loss and damage is avoided.
Safety Duties:
- Actively participate and engage in safety. Including SWP, safety audits, safety procedures and policies.
- Prepare and follow all lift Plans.
- Initiate company safety policies and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
- Attend education programs as required.
- Be active in the planning and prevention of potential or actual dangers, how to isolate, prevent, or remove them.
- Follow results and recommendations from the investigation of accidents, incidents, potential losses, and property damage.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
