Steel Stud Framer
* Hiring for positions in Green Bay
Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at residential and commercial construction job projects. Constructs, erects, installs, and/or repairs structures made from steel, wood and other various materials.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Studies specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare job project layout and assists in determining dimensions and materials required.
- Work with crew members performing building erection of pre-engineered, conventional metal, and steel stud buildings.
- Installing roofing, siding, insulation, and flashing to specifications.
- Cuts and shapes materials to prescribed measurements using hand and power tools.
- Anchors and braces forms, and other structures in place using such fasteners as nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, timbers and other materials.
- Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Inspects all work to ensure quality and accuracy with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment, and make necessary adjustments.
- Follows all established safety rules and regulations, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and always maintain a safe and clean environment on the jobsite.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed at all times as they are outlined in the DeLeers Construction, Inc. Employee Handbook.
- Always take responsibility for the care and use of all company-owned equipment which is part of the day-to-day work function.
- Represent the Company in a professional manner, and always exhibit courteous and respectful behavior on the jobsite (to fellow co-workers, subcontractors, customers, etc.)
- Participate in company training programs and attend authorized external conferences or seminars as required to keep current in company and industry standards and operating procedures.
- Perform any special assignments or projects as requested by the Director of Operations, or other members of management.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS AND SCOPE:
Works closely with carpenter and painter superintendents and all other carpenters and painters. This position occasionally interacts with external customers. Works as an integral part of DeLeers team to increase efficiency and profit through accountability (internal and external); taking ownership; good communication; quality; flexibility; customer focus (internal and external); and building positive relationships.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to read and comprehend basic written instructions, read a ruler, and have a good basic math skills and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Must have good knowledge of the materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction and repair of buildings, and the ability to work safely with all types of hand and power tools.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively, work effectively and efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
- Analyze problems (not just symptoms); propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, and follow up with feedback where appropriate.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete daily activities according to established work schedule.
- Must be able to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Experience with wood framing is strongly preferred.
- Must be able to climb elevations and lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to travel out-of-town for various job projects and stay overnight when required.
- Must hold or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and carpenters are regularly subject to variable weather conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, with exposure to dust. Carpentry work is primarily physical and often strenuous. Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling are often necessary. A regular exposure to injury exists due to frequent work with moving mechanical parts, sharp or rough materials, using sharp tools and power equipment, and working in situations where there is risk of slips and falls. Hours of work will generally average 40 to 44 hours a week.
There will be some variation in work hours due to project work levels, deadlines, and other customer needs and/or issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Prolonged standing, climbing, bending and kneeling are also required regularly. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.