Carpenter

Requisition Id 16737 

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:          

• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

• Read and comprehend specifications in sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout, determine dimensions and estimate materials required.

• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

• Build, repair, install, and/or deconstruct crates, boxes, cabinets, walls, furniture, doors, frameworks, floors, and other fixtures.

• Erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding for use above ground level.

• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace.

• Install walls, paneling, ceiling, doors and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware.

• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings.

• Inspect, install, remove and repair ceiling or floor tile, carpet, wall coverings, siding or woodwork.

• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.

• Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

• Knowledge of drawings, materials, tools and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.

• Other tasks as assigned by management.

• 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.

• 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:

• A HS diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years of industrial journeyman level experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant carpentry experience.

• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license. 

• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of formal training/apprenticeship programs and industrial experience are preferred.

• Metal stud wall construction and metal doors/frames/hardware installation.

• Drop ceilings and vinyl floor installation.

• Industrial scaffold erection.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. 

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.