Full Time Formwork Carpenter

Job Details

The Formwork Carpenter is responsible for the construction, erection, installation and repair of

structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

Tasks & duties:

 Site safety, plant, and power tool safety;

 Study specifications in blueprint, sketches site conditions to prepare project layout and

determine dimensions and materials required;

 Concrete formwork, build moulds to retain wet concrete;

 Manual lifting & handling;

 Measure, cut, nail and shape materials such as wood, drywall or fiberglass

 Erect framework;

 Lay building foundations;

 Box up and strip decks, stairs, and columns;

 Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood

screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue;

 Install structures and move into position;

 Erect scaffolding for assembling of structures;

 Construct bulkheads and assemble partitions;

 Erect & dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams & walls

 Construction of the forms including placement of required supports / propping, connection of

shutters via z-bars, levelling of wall and induction of pour height;

 Work with and/or remove hazardous material;

 Striking and stacking of shutters;

 Explain and enforce Occupational Health and Safety requirements and other industrial safety

matters;

 Maintain a safe and clean work environment;

 Instruct onsite personnel of lesser experience;

Pay: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour

Work Location: In person