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Carpenter - Drywall

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Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Employment type
seasonal
Source
adp

Summary

Carpenter with experience in drywall installation and finishing to support maintenance, construction, and renovation projects in industrial and commercial environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong carpentry skills, be capable of working in active industrial facilities, and have experience with metal stud framing, drywall systems, ceilings, and general construction activities.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of industrial, commercial, or construction carpentry experience preferred.
  • Experience with drywall installation, finishing, and repair required.
  • TWIC card and OSHA training preferred, where required.
  • Ability to pass all site-specific safety requirements, background screenings, and drug testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of industrial carpentry methods, materials, and tools.
  • Proficiency in drywall hanging, finishing, texture matching, and repairs.
  • Ability to accurately measure, cut, fit, and install building materials.
  • Knowledge of commercial and industrial framing techniques.
  • Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and elevated work surfaces.
  • Understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Functions

  • Construct, install, repair, and maintain structures and fixtures using wood, metal, and other building materials.
  • Build and install walls, partitions, platforms, doors, ceilings, and other structural components within industrial facilities.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and layout plans.
  • Install metal stud and wood framing systems for walls, ceilings, and partitions.
  • Hang, tape, mud, sand, finish, and repair drywall systems to project specifications.
  • Perform drywall patching and repairs resulting from maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work.
  • Install insulation, trim, molding, doors, hardware, and other finish carpentry components.
  • Construct temporary structures, barriers, and work platforms as needed.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and aerial lifts in accordance with company safety procedures.
  • Coordinate work activities with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other craft professionals.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas while adhering to all safety regulations and site-specific procedures.

Physical Demands

  • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally more with assistance.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and structural steel.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights while wearing required fall protection equipment.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and reaching.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:
    • hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hearing protection, FR clothing, steel-toed footwear, FR clothing, fall protection, respiratory protection and other project-specific PPE.

Work Environment

  • Industrial plants, refineries, fabrication facilities, power generation sites, and commercial construction projects.
  • Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, changing weather conditions, and active construction environments.