Form Carpenter
Narrative Language: Formwork carpenters build the molds that retain wet concrete in the construction of foundations and other concrete structures. This position will manufacture forms made from steel, wood or heavy plastic. The work is physically demanding and messy, consisting of carrying the heavy forms, spraying them with oil that keeps the concrete from sticking, securing them with iron rods and inserting steel reinforcement that will give the concrete tensile strength. Once the concrete sets, form workers strip the forms, clean them and prep them for the next project. If this sounds like you, please apply!
Formwork carpenters should be in top physical condition and be able to read blueprints. They must be proficient in measuring and cutting, because the premade form sizes don’t always match the exact structure dimensions, and the form worker must construct fillers to bridge the gaps.
Basic knowledge of carpenter tools and the ability to figure angles, level and square the forms is essential. Form workers should have a working knowledge of the various methods used to assemble all major types of forms. And because a high percentage of commercial construction involves multilevel structures, form workers should also be comfortable working at heights.
Job Description:
Construct, erect, install, concrete forms; building frameworks; wood stairways, window and door frames. May also include installing cabinets, drywall and batt or roll insulation, doors and hardware, toilet partitions and accessories, trim, as well as other types of general trades tasks.
Job Tasks:
Measure and mark lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Possess the skill required to construct and install block outs per drawings
Able to install embedded angles, plates, bolts and other anchors to formwork prior to placing concrete
Able as needed to position and tie reinforcing steel in footings, wall forms and flat slab placements
Ability to install keyway, water stops and waterproofing materials in footings and formwork
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
Understand blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine dimensions and materials required for form, or framing, construction
Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Build or repair doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Select and order lumber and other required materials.
Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations and framing.
Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications to carpentry.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective installations of concrete formwork, shoring, anchor bolts, embedded items, water stops and keyways.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including uses, repair, and maintenance associated with carpentry and woodworking.
Knowledge of basic building layout and leveling, grades and benchmarks.
Basic knowledge of building codes.
Skills Required:
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to accurately measure lengths with ruler or tape.
Basic blueprint reading
Safe use of power tools such as saws, drills, planes, sanders, routers and grinders.
Basic understanding and use of a builders level for setting grades.
Abilities Required:
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs, lift and carry materials in association with carpentry activities
Job Activities:
Ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly, independently safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds occasionally, climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffold, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, finger, grasp and feel on a constant and repetitive basis, stand, walk, talk, see (20/20 vision naturally or corrected), hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities. Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions including excessive heat and cold, noise, vibrations, dust, fumes, oils, wear a portable respirator. Ability to work the schedule required by job demands. Ability to physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite, e.g., uneven surfaces, floor openings, heights, construction debris and poor lighting.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Turner Construction is a construction management company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services.