Carpentry Specialist

4 weeks ago


Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada K1ST INC. Full time
Carpentry Specialist Job Description

K1ST INC. is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpentry Specialist to join our team. As a Carpentry Specialist, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to carpentry, including reading blueprints, preparing layouts, measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining materials.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine work requirements
  • Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, and erect walls and roof systems
  • Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings, and hardware
  • Supervise other workers
  • Maintain, repair, and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants, and other establishments
Work Environment:

The work environment for this position will be noisy, dusty, and outdoors. You will be required to work in a variety of settings, including construction sites, factories, and other industrial environments.

Requirements:
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in carpentry or a related field
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to lift heavy loads and work in a physically demanding environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education in carpentry or a related field
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical documents
What We Offer:

K1ST INC. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees.