This opening will be to work on a jobsite in Temple, Texas. With over half a century in the business, Hill & Wilkinson has steadily grown from a small family business, to a respected industry leader, providing a full range of contracting services in multiple markets. From a simple maintenance project, to design-build of a fast-track facility, we execute each project with persistent accountability. We listen to your goals so that we may develop strategies to successfully build your vision. Members of Hill & Wilkinson Benefits Program, have access to the following benefits: • Health • Dental • Basic life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • College 529 plan • Paid Holidays Job Summary: Perform manual labor, assisting skilled craft workers in performing assigned duties. Job Requirements: • Unload and carry materials at construction sites • Clean up site from debris and discarded material • Operate pneumatic tools • Set up and take down ladders, scaffolding and other temporary structures • Committed to culture of safety and quality • Assist carpenters and other trades • Other duties as assigned Physical Requirements: • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. • Good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times. • Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots. • Walk moderate distances to reach work area up to 1/2 mile • Talk, listen and speak clearly in person and on telephone • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures • E-verify Employer * Drug & Background Screening Required
See More Details >>Job Summary: Responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedules. Position Scope: Maintains daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outline by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes. Skills/Requirements Education: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED. Experience: On the job training is provided, prior machine experience is a plus. Minimum Qualifications: Must have good to above average mathematical skills. Must have the ability to read a basic tape measure. Must have basic reading and writing skills. Must have computer experience and be able to use a computer in day to day operations. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays. Must be able to lift or adjust heavy pieces of foam - 35 to 50 lbs Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Operates a sophisticated computerized machine within the established operating standards. • Must have good to above average mathematical skills. • Must be able to read and completely understand the labeling process and read and write English. • Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment. • Verify proper operations of the equipment and report problems to the Supervisor and/or maintenance. • Manual adjustments depending upon the product specifications. • Conducts quality checks on all materials to ensure the product meets all specifications. • Monitors the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum. • Records pertinent data into the recording system. • Must follow a prepared production schedule to cut slabs of foam into useable components for internal and external customers. • Must follow work instructions to maintain quality requirements. • Must adjust the cutting schedule to insure the most efficient use of each slab of foam. • Other duties as assigned by management. Non-Essentials Functions: 1. Assists with inventory, as required. 2. Other duties as assigned by management. Competencies: 1. Ethics-Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. 2. Adaptability-Adapts to change in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events. 3. Attendance/Punctually- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibility are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 4. Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan. 5. Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 6. Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and material properly. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: •Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to the type of material required, and suggest use of specified type of lumber or other material. •Prepare layout using ruler, framing square, transit, and level instruments; mark cutting lines and assembly lines on materials using chalk, pencil and marking gage. •Assemble cut and shaped materials, and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, glue or screws. Verify the trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter’s level. Erects framework for structures and lays sub-flooring. •Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete. Cut openings in floor panels for wiring using power saw. Measure, cut, and fasten siding, exterior trim, and sheet-rock to frame members, using tape measure, power saw, nails and hammer. •May erect, climb and work on scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level at heights up to 100 feet or below ground level at depths down to 50 feet. Use body harness or another type of fall protection when required. •Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Requirements Experience •Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •Knowledge to understand and to follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in company safety manual. •Knowledge to operate electric and pneumatic tools. •Skill of mathematics; add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure. •Skill of working at heights. •Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Travel •May be required to travel between, to, and from job-sites. Physical Demands •Regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to sit. •Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/or precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hours of Work •This position frequently requires longer hours and weekend hours. Field management will determine appropriate hours of operation for their respective job-sites, which may vary. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is dedicated to maintaining Equal Employment Opportunities. We encourage all minorities to apply. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, 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 a projected 8% job growth from 2020 to 2030. In Temple, TX, apprentices earn an average of $575 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,500 annually for experienced professionals.
