Carpenter (Forming)

The role

The Forming Carpenter constructs, installs, and dismantles concrete formwork systems. This person works on heavy industrial and commercial construction projects to prepare foundations, slabs, walls, and other structures.

What you will do

• Build, install, brace, align, and strip wood, metal, and pre-engineered concrete forming systems.
• Construct forms for foundations, footings, grade beams, walls, columns, slabs, and equipment foundations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and layout information.
• Measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, and forming materials.
• Assist with surveying, elevation checks, and layout activities.
• Verify formwork dimensions, alignment, plumbness, and elevation.
• Install embedded items, anchor bolts, blockouts, sleeves, and other inserts.
• Work alongside rod-busters and concrete finishers.
• Dismantle and store forms for reuse.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with quality standards and project specifications.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Forming Carpenter in heavy industrial, commercial, or civil construction.
• Experience building and setting concrete forms for foundations, slabs, walls, columns, and structural concrete installations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specification documents.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and construction equipment related to formwork.
• Knowledge of concrete placement procedures and forming techniques.
• Ability to work safely in an active construction environment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as project demands require.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, climb, and work from elevated surfaces for extended periods.
• Use hands and arms extensively for lifting, measuring, cutting, and assembling formwork components.
• Work in varying weather conditions and challenging construction environments.

Nice to have

• Experience on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, data center, power generation, or energy construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand rebar placement drawings and concrete schedules.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to Loenbro's Core Values and safety culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Before you apply

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner serving various industries across the U.S. with service offerings including electrical, mechanical, structural, and fabrication.