Industrial Carpenter / Concrete Form Carpenter

Industrial Carpenter / Concrete Form Carpenter

Bengal Crane & Rigging | Houston, TX & Surrounding Gulf Coast Areas

Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Pay: $28–$30/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Project-based schedule; overtime, weekends, and extended hours may be required

Build Your Career with Bengal

Bengal Crane & Rigging is hiring experienced Industrial Carpenters to support civil construction, concrete formwork, foundations, and structural projects at industrial and commercial job sites throughout the Houston area.

This is a hands-on industrial construction position focused primarily on concrete forms, structural foundations, rebar, anchor bolts, embeds, shoring, and related civil work. We are looking for safety-driven craftsmen who can read drawings, complete accurate layouts, and produce quality work without constant supervision.

Bengal has supported industrial, petrochemical, construction, crane, rigging, and heavy-transport projects across the Gulf South for more than 25 years.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Overtime opportunities

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Short-term and long-term disability options

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Consistent work with a growing Gulf South contractor

• Long-term career and advancement opportunities

• Military-friendly employer

What You'll Be Doing

• Construct, set, brace, inspect, and strip wood and metal concrete forms

• Build forms for foundations, columns, walls, equipment pads, piers, and other concrete structures

• Measure, cut, assemble, and install formwork according to project drawings and specifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, sketches, elevations, and layout information

• Establish lines, grades, elevations, dimensions, plumb, level, and square

• Install and position anchor bolts, embeds, reinforcing steel, tie rods, braces, and related materials

• Construct temporary structures, ramps, walkways, shoring, and supports as required

• Assist with concrete placement, screeding, finishing, patching, and repair when needed

• Safely operate saws, drills, grinders, levels, measuring equipment, and other hand and power tools

• Inspect completed work for accuracy, alignment, strength, and compliance with specifications

• Assist with material handling and other civil construction activities when necessary

• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, organized work area

• Follow all Bengal, customer, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements

• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, training, and site orientations

• Perform other duties as assigned by project supervision

What You Need

• At least three years of verifiable industrial, heavy-civil, or commercial concrete carpentry experience

• Strong concrete formwork and form-setting experience

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, elevations, and specifications

• Experience working with rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, foundations, and structural concrete

• Ability to accurately measure, calculate, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble materials

• Knowledge of proper bracing, shoring, form alignment, and concrete construction methods

• Experience safely operating carpenter hand tools and power tools

• Reliable transportation to Houston-area job sites

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and extended schedules when required

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-craft construction team

• Strong safety awareness, dependability, and attention to workmanship

Industrial or heavy-civil formwork experience is required. Residential-only finish, cabinet, or trim carpentry experience will not substitute for the required industrial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of industrial construction experience

• NCCER Industrial Carpenter or related craft certification

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• Current TWIC card

• Current Houston-area safety council credentials

• Experience working inside petrochemical plants, refineries, terminals, or other industrial facilities

• Experience with concrete finishing, rebar placement, rigging, or additional civil construction crafts

Site-specific credentials may be required before assignment. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain required safety training and access credentials.

Hiring Requirements

• Interview and craft evaluation

• Employment verification

• Drug screening

• Background and job-site access screening

• Ability to meet customer-specific safety and onboarding requirements

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, and reach

• Ability to safely climb ladders and work at elevated heights when required

• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, cold, dust, noise, and other industrial conditions

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment throughout the shift

• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, cranes, vehicles, concrete operations, and active construction areas

Military-Friendly Employer

Bengal values discipline, craftsmanship, safety, accountability, and teamwork. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced industrial carpenter who takes pride in accurate layouts, solid formwork, safe execution, and quality craftsmanship, we want to speak with you.

Join Bengal Crane & Rigging and put your experience to work on major industrial projects throughout the Houston and Gulf Coast region.

Bengal Crane & Rigging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.