Framing Carpenter Helper

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Job description:

A Modular Building Laborer assists in constructing, assembling, and installing prefabricated building components, typically working in a factory setting or on-site to build walls, floors, and roofs. Key tasks include operating power tools (saws, drills), reading tape measures, ensuring structural integrity, and adhering to strict safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly: Assemble modular components, including wall panels, trusses, and floor systems, according to blueprints.
• Installation: Install doors, windows, molding, and insulation in factory settings.
• Material Prep: Cut, shape, and move wood, metal, and plastic materials using power tools.
• Sealing & Finishing: Seal, paint, and caulk exterior/interior panels to prepare units for transport.
• Quality Control: Inspect parts to ensure they meet building codes and company quality standards.
• Site Support: Assist with transporting materials, cleaning up job sites, and supporting skilled trades (electricians, plumbers).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift at least 50lbs consistently, stand for long periods, climb ladders, and perform strenuous tasks like bending and kneeling.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience using hand tools and power tools (nail guns, drills, saws).
• Measurement Skills: Strong ability to accurately read a tape measure and understand measurements.
• Safety Conscious: Knowledge of construction safety practices (OSHA standards) and ability to follow safety warnings.
• Experience: Previous construction or manufacturing experience is often preferred, but many roles offer on-the-job training.

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting/moving up to 50lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, reaching, climbing, and crouching.

This role may be physically demanding and involves working in varied environments.

Smart Resources is a strategic staffing agency that provides tailored workforce solutions across industries like manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, and corporate recruiting. With a focus on long-term partnerships, they offer vetted talent, on-site support, and customized hiring strategies to help businesses reduce costs, improve productivity, and build reliable teams.