Carpenter/Builder

Location
New Berlin,WI
Description
Our client, a custom builder of medical vehicles and event transportation is seeking multiple Carpenter/Builders due to a surge in business. This client serves a large medical carrier and has created a new state of the art building facility to efficiently refurbish and create new, patented Medical Trailers and Medical Units. This involves complete custom builds - nothing "off the shelf" - and all aspects of each unit is built in house in New Berlin, WI. This is truly a "cool" place to work - literally, as the 85Ksq.ft.facility is fully climate controlled - AND incorporates refurbished units to train staff and NEW custom builds with high-tech features within the medical realm. This role pays $22-$32 per hour based on experience and comes with a full benefit plan. Hours are standard at 6am -2:30pm with flexibility and ability for optional overtime.
We are seeking "jack of all trade" types that can "build stuff." The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of a variety of building projects involving fabrication/carpentry materials including, wood, steel, sheet metal, copper, aluminum siding, fiberglass, roofing and weatherproof materials. Working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards is essential. The incumbent of this role will:

• Use creativity and teamwork to tackle a variety of custom projects using strong finish carpentry skills.
• Fabricate and assemble framework and build items, large and small, including steel and aluminum structures
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
• Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass, siding and weatherproof material) according to measurements
• Build cabinetry, window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items
• Lay out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible
• Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated
• Inspect places and conduct repairs or maintenance

• Use creativity and teamwork to tackle a variety of custom projects using strong carpentry/fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience building "stuff" in the carpentry or fabrication/metal trade.
• Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials including, wood, steel, sheet metal, aluminum siding, fiberglass, roofing and weatherproof materials
• Understanding or experience with light welding or fabrication related duties
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, and work with computers, machines and motion-control robots.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams.

Note on Experience Levels

• We seek various levels of experience and will train candidates that have a base of skills in carpentry/construction/automotive (1-2 years).
• The target is candidates that have 5+ years experience and can build almost anything.
• More senior workers will be accepted and CAN fit into the framework as numerous specialty skills are needed to complete finish work.
• The goal is to create a career path for younger workers to grow both skill and experience, obtain mid-level workers to use their skill/expertise and learn the business and become leaders and senior and expert skill sets/levels to become subject matter experts in the various needs of shop construction.