Responsibilities • Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to blueprints, or oral instructions, and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work. • Examines blueprints, sketches or building plans for to determine material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. • Selects, loads, and hauls job material to work site. • Prepares layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades. • Measures boards, timbers, or plywood using square, measuring tape and ruler and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber. Shapes materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes Qualifications Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
See More Details >>Qualifications and Detail about the PositionSummary:A Scaffold Builder is responsible for building, demoing, staging and modifying components of scaffolding.Responsibilities:Essential FunctionsPromote, demonstrate and instill Brock's Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the businessComply with all manufacturer's specificationsEnsure they are following all Brock, Contractor's, and governmental safety requirementsTake direction from the supervisor Ability to identify the type of scaffolding material to be used for the job (frame, tube & clamp, system)Sort and organize materialPlace and receive orders for materialRequired to complete safety paperwork such as FLRA's, Sharp Cards, etc.Other duties as assigned by supervisorLocation InformationLyondellBasell / Equistar Chemicals, LP - Matagorda ComplexLocation of Job:US:TX:Bay CityShift: Exempt: NoWork Type:Full TimeWorking ConditionsORIENTATION - Must be able to successfully pass Brock and/or Safety Council Site Specific Orientation requirements.HEAVY WORK - Lifting up to 50 pounds of force from the floor to the waist and 35 pounds of force from the waist to above shoulder.CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times.LADDERS - Using vertical ladders Frequently up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.STAIRS & RAMPS - Using stairs or ramps: Occasionally up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, on unprotected elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing scaffold construction at elevations using fall protection equipment. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, requiring full use of the leg and back muscles on a repetitive basis. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.KNEELING - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.CROUCHING - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and waist. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.REACHING - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in order to receive materials from ground level weighing up to 50 pounds as it is being passed and 35 pounds from overhead. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.GRIPPING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands to receive materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.VISION - Have 20/40 vision with or without correction in at least one eye.HEARING - Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.WEATHER EXPOSURE - Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Conditions can range from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Constantly - Condition exists in excess of 60% of the work shift.PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Must be able to properly don all required personal protective equipment for the requirements of the job for up to the entire work shift.SCAFFOLDING TOOLS - Use Scaffolding tools commonly associated with type or work -Scaffold wrench, hammer, nail bar, torpedo level, hand saw, end nippers, measuring tape, tool belt.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Bay City, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $58,210 annually for experienced professionals.
