Job Summary: IKEA prides itself on creating inspiring and practical home furnishing solutions that enhance people's everyday lives. In your capacity as a Carpenter for Interior Build & Fit-Out Work at the company, you are a key player in realizing this goal by skillfully constructing high-quality furniture displays, showroom layouts, and customized fixtures that present our products in an appealing manner. Position of Carpenter for Interior Build & Fit-Out Work: • You will be instrumental in enhancing the in-store customer experience by developing a compelling visual narrative that encapsulates the essence of the IKEA Brand. • Setting up, organizing, and managing in-store visuals to emphasize product variety and adhere to the IKEA visual standards. • Mindfully approaching resource and material management to decrease the environmental footprint and enhance recycling and reusing initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Design, adjust, and implement furniture and interior displays in accordance with IKEA's design principles. • Use woodworking machinery and tools with a focus on safety and productivity. • Assist in developing stimulating room settings that resonate with the preferences and contemporary inclinations of clients. • Uphold IKEA's safety and quality standards in all carpentry endeavors.
See More Details >>Position: CARPENTER II/ STREETS Under the supervision of the Streets & Facilities Supervisor, the employee performs the full range of general carpentry skills ranging from new construction to basic repair including rough and finish carpentry. The employee performs complex and specialized building maintenance tasks in the areas of cabinetmaking, carpentry, building structural systems, roofing, and building finishes. The employee also constructs concrete forms for sidewalk installation and repair, storm drains, and curbs throughout the City. Employee receives assignments from supervisor and is responsible for ensuring materials, equipment, and supplies are obtained for work assignment. The employee organizes project assignments and maintains records and daily logs for the duration of an assignment. The employee performs manual labor, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting. Work is performed under established procedures with regular inspections during progress with final inspection of completed work. This is a fully qualified job in the construction and maintenance job classification. The employee may also operate equipment on a job site to the level the employee is trained. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background checks and random drug screens.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: General Carpentry. Employee performs the full range master carpentry skills from rough construction up to and including finish work. Employee builds and repairs City structures and buildings, cabinets and select furniture. • Reviews and follows blueprints and building plans to ensure work meets the needs of the City. • Estimates time and materials required to complete a project. • Constructs new structures from the foundation to completion. • Performs complex and varied building construction, maintenance, and renovation tasks in the cabinetmaking, carpentry, structural, and building finishes areas. • Measures, cuts, and shapes wood, plastic, and other materials. • Constructs and installs building frameworks, including walls, floors, door frames, and molding. • Constructs walls, partitions, and dividers. • Lays out flooring, roofing or drywall ensuring they are level and compatible with other project work. • Constructs case work and mill work. • Carves, assembles, and repairs furniture, shelves, and other items; installs where designated. • Inspects, repairs, and replaces damaged wood, framework, or other structures and fixtures. • Repairs structural components such as framing and headwalls and installs building components such as doors and windows. • Designs and constructs cabinets and shelving for projects. • Performs intricate finish and trim work of carpentry projects. • Builds scaffolding and other construction structures to support projects. • Performs emergency and minor repairs to roofing systems, including shingles, built-up membrane, and standing-seam metal. • Assesses repair requirements for roofing work to be performed by others and monitors the performance of the repair activity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Street Construction and Maintenance Work. Employee performs concrete form layout and constructs forms for sidewalk repair, storm drains, curbing, and drain boxes. May operate various equipment in support of street maintenance operations. • Reviews construction blueprints for correctness. • Takes measurements and estimates requirement wood and materials. • Shoots elevations and determines correct slope to ensure proper flow will be achieved. • Measures and cuts materials to build forms for concrete pours. • Spreads, rakes, and finishes concrete to complete a pour. • Operates select pieces of equipment to support street repair and maintenance such as dump truck, boom truck, backhoe, and front-end loader.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: • Assists with City special events such as placing barricades and barriers. • Assists with traffic control as assigned. • Responds to emergency…
See More Details >>Job Summary: IKEA prides itself on creating inspiring and practical home furnishing solutions that enhance people's everyday lives. In your capacity as a Carpenter (Retail Fixture & Furniture Expert) – IKEA at the company, you are a key player in realizing this goal by skillfully constructing high-quality furniture displays, showroom layouts, and customized fixtures that present our products in an appealing manner. Duties: • Your function involves elevating the in-store customer experience by establishing a visual impression that aligns with the distinctive identity of the IKEA Brand. • Setting up, organizing, and managing in-store visuals to emphasize product variety and adhere to the IKEA visual standards. • Minimizing the impact on the environment through mindful resource management and optimizing recycling and reusing possibilities. Key Responsibilities: • Create, alter, and set up furniture and interior showcases in compliance with IKEA's design principles. • Use woodworking machinery and tools with a focus on safety and productivity. • Aid in establishing compelling room configurations that embody the desires and popular trends of customers. • Uphold IKEA's safety and quality standards in all carpentry endeavors.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Fairhope, AL typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Fairhope earn an average of $522.50 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $744.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local programs help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
