carpenter helper
Posted on
September 29, 2024
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Employer details
J & M Construction Services
Job details
*About us*
J & M Construction Services is a small business in Hamilton, ON. We are professional, innovative, and our goal is to provide our customers a range of services from carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, hardscaping, landscaping and more. We offer residential construction services to our valued clients; they all come with the same promise of quality, dedication, and durability. Licensed, fully insured, bonded and Homestars verified, we are experienced contractors with knowledge passed down from generations. We offer a quality of workmanship guarantees and customer satisfaction for all our services, along with free estimates..
Our work environment includes:
* Growth opportunities
We are hiring an experienced Carpenter Helper to help a team of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate must be able to work with a variety of tools and materials and to complete tasks independently, but also be open to direction from more senior team members and follow in-depth projects through from start to finish.
An ability to wear safety gear and work on ladders is required for this position, as well as an interest in becoming a skilled professional in the carpentry industry.
Some other carpenter's helper duties are:
* measuring materials to make the right cuts
* operating machinery (such as saws, drills, and other power tools) to cut material
* installing drywall and other project materials
* cutting boards and wood planks to specific sizes using a table or circular saw
* painting walls and other surfaces with paint rollers, brushes, and spray equipment
* installing plasterboard or sheetrock on ceilings and walls with nails, hammers, hand tools, and trowels
* attaching moulding and other wood trimmings to ceilings or walls
* framing
* drywall, tape, mud, sand, etc.
* painting
* tiling
* flooring
We are looking for a candiate with the following skills, if this sounds like you contact us to see if yore the right fit.
* *Safety expertise:* This is an important carpentry skill because carpenter's helpers work with heavy equipment and tools, perhaps in high spaces. These assistants know how to use their equipment and tools safely to protect themselves and others from injuries.
* *Communication:* This important skill can help you work with the lead carpenter and other team members more efficiently. You can use it when asking questions, sharing ideas, and providing feedback to ensure you understand a project's requirements and your supervisors' expectations.
* *Attention to detail:* In this role, you work with multiple tools and materials, so understanding how to identify the correct ones for a project is important. This skill can also help you identify potential safety hazards during a project and take precautions to avoid them.
* *Organization:* This can help you and the rest of your team efficiently complete a project and avoid delays. You might be responsible for organizing a crew's materials and tools, which can include monitoring who owns or is borrowing which tools, where the equipment is, and which materials the crew is using.
* *Teamwork:* You often collaborate with lead carpenters in this role, so effective teamwork is a highly important skill to develop. It's common to work as part of a team of crew members to reach a shared goal.
* *Technical expertise:* You are likely to perform various tasks that require technical skills in this role. These could include reading and understanding blueprints, using various machinery, and knowing which tools and materials to use during a project.
* *Strength and stamina:* You perform manual labour that involves long hours of walking, standing, and climbing ladders in this role. You also lift and hold heavy materials, which requires a high level of physical strength and stamina.
* *Math:* This role involves using math to calculate a structure's dimensions. You can use this skill to estimate how much of each material you or your team needs to complete the project.
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LocationHamilton, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$19.00 to $23.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9464698221
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