Carpenter - MA

We are currently looking for Carpenters in the Saugus, MA area (all levels of experience) to start ASAP. The ideal candidate will be dependable and detail-oriented with reliable transportation. Carpenters construct and review building framework and structures, such as walls, stairways, doorframes, partitions, roofs and rafters. Will be involved with plan reading and site layout.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow all Colt and site-specific safety procedure at all times!

• Follow and execute directions given by Foreman and Site Superintendent

• Produce work on or under budget.

• Transition from one task to the next with a minimum of lost time

• Layout and install walls, decks, and roofs.

• Layout and install stairs and rafters.

• Plumb walls

• Install windows and doors, square and plumb.

• Basic exterior trim skills - corners fascia and rakes

• Competent to set scaffolding and inspect.

• Train new employees and apprentice carpenters

• Educate entry level workers on safety protocols and direct properly when protocols are not followed.

• Actively work to increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties/activities of workers supervised*

• Safety knowledge and performance

• Basic first aid/first responder knowledge

• Demonstrate initiative on site.

• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area.

• Possess aptitude for learning and application of newly acquired skills.

• Previous work experience in the field

Working conditions

Full time position, requiring minimum of 40 hours/week - often weekend work may be required, essentially whatever it takes to get the job done. Environmental factors depend on job location but may include extremely cold, extremely hot and humid conditions in an effort to meet client expectations. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and sometimes at extreme heights.

Essential Function requirements

Should expect to do a considerable amount of lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling and balancing. Certain amounts of strength, dexterity and alternates is required. Must follow all safety requirements of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay - depending on experience.

• Paid time off

• Life Insurance/ AD&D and Short-term disability fully covered by the company.

• Health, Dental, Vision Plans

• 401k Plan with match and Roth Plan Option

About Colt Builders Corp.

Founded in 2004, Colt Builders is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing partner with national reach and local management. We are committed to setting the highest standards for safety, schedule discipline, quality control, work ethic, and leadership. Colt Builders offers the full spectrum of framing, estimating, pre-construction, construction, and safety. Our team of professionals is dedicated to the values of growth, teamwork, contribution & communication. Proudly striving for excellence, we continue to build with our foundation on integrity.