Carpenter Helper
Cajun Industries
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- Location
- Cameron, LA
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 11 days ago
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About the company
Cajun Industries
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist carpenters with laying out work, handling and cutting materials, and installing structures and fixtures.
- Clean and stock work areas, and assist other craft workers as needed.
What you need
- Must have general knowledge of carpentry and be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., with occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to communicate, climb and balance, and perform physical work in varied conditions.
Key skills
general knowledge of carpentryhand and power toolscommunicate effectivelyDecision making skillsDetail-oriented
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Carpenter Helper
Job ID
2026-13315
Division
04 - Houston Civil
Physical Location
Cameron, La
More information about this job
Overview
The Carpenter Helper will assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Must have a general knowledge of carpentry and use of hand and power tools to assist the Carpenter and/or Carpenter Foreman with various tasks. Assist Carpenter/Carpenter Foreman with designing, constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing of structures, fixtures and other items of wood, plywood and wallboard. Helper will look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work, and be willing to learn from others. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Assist Carpenter in laying out work
Assist Carpenter with lifting, positioning, securing, and cutting of materials during installation
Clean work areas, machines, and equipment
Ensure work area remains stocked with materials needed
Assist other craft workers as needed
Qualifications
Physical
Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
Hand/eye coordination
Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types with proper training and authorization
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
May be required to work in confined spaces
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Mental
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
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