Carpenter

CarpenterGulf Copper is currently seeking Carpenters for our Galveston location.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.Erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.Work from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout—measuring, marking, and arranging materials—in accordance with local building codes.Cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders.Join the materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.Do a final check of the accuracy of their work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment, and make any necessary adjustments.Construct wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffoldingRequired Education & Experience:A high school graduate or holder of a GED preferred.Trade and technical school training and/or employer-provided training dustrial and/or marine carpentry experience:1st Class: 3-5 years2nd Class: 1-3 yearsWorking Conditions:Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling often are necessary.Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection.Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.Aboard ships, both on and offshore.Necessary Equipment Operation:Power tools Transit levelsHand toolsSpecial Skills:Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and technical manuals.Perform basic mathematical functions.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.High performance and a strong team mitment to company values and safety program.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Created: 2025-11-15