Carpenter Helper

  • Kitchener
  • Mazerolle Builders Ltd

LABOURER/CARPENTER HELPER

Responsibilities :

  • Assists with the installation of foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials.
  • Assists with the installation of window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim
  • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
  • Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
  • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
  • Assists with building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.

Duties and Tasks

  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
  • Assist with building foundations, installing floor beams, laying subflooring and erecting walls and roof systems.
  • Assists in the repairing and renovations of residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
  • Moves necessary materials around jobsite as needed.
  • Cleans up worksite debris.
  • Operates tools machines and other equipment.
  • Installs trim items such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware with supervision.
  • Aid carpenters and other staff on site with duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods, pull, and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
  • Capable of receiving and following instructions and communicating with co-workers.
  • Able to read and adhere to labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
  • Attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety.
  • Physically fit with good hand-eye coordination and balance.
  • Tools and equipment that construction carpenters must be able to use include: o Hand tools (saws, hammers, crowbars, pliers) o Power tools (drills, circular saws, chop saws, nail guns) o Power equipment (forklifts, cranes, trenchers, portable cement mixers)

Certifications

  • Working at Heights
  • WHMIS
  • 4 Step safety

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $17.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: We have implimented a covid-19 policy following public health guidelines to limit the spread of the virus and keep staff and customers safe.

Application question(s):

  • Do you have your own reliable transportation?

Experience :

  • Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Working at Heights Certificate (preferred)