Requisition Id 14945
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Carpenter. In this role you will, under limited supervision, construct, deconstruct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw .
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Read and comprehend specifications in sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout, determine dimensions and estimate materials required.
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Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
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Build, repair, install, and/or deconstruct crates, boxes, cabinets, walls, furniture, doors, frameworks, floors, and other fixtures.
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Erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding for use above ground level.
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Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace.
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Install walls, paneling, ceiling, doors and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware.
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Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings.
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Inspect, install, remove and repair ceiling or floor tile, carpet, wall coverings, siding or woodwork.
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Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
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Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.
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Knowledge of drawings, materials, tools and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.
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Other tasks as assigned by management.
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Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
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Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic (or Required) Qualifications:
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A HS diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman level experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant carpentry experience.
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Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.
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Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
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Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment.
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Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Successful completion of formal training/apprenticeship programs and industrial experience are preferred.
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Metal stud wall construction and metal doors/frames/hardware installation.
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Drop ceilings and vinyl floor installation.
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Industrial scaffold erection.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
