Carpenter

 

Summary of the Classification:

Performs the carpentry duties necessary to maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment.

Principal Responsibilities:
 
¥      Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, models and verbal instructions using a variety of carpenter?s hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments
¥      Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work
¥      Select materials necessary for the work
 
Performs many of the following responsibilities:
 
  • Manufactures shipping containers from wooden materials in support of maintenance mission according to specs
  • Interprets sub-work orders from other divisions/departments for manufacturing of carpentry items
  • Inspects outgoing shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked, including the assembly of braces
  • Support overflow tasks of material coordinators assigned to section
 
Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required:

Typically, a minimum of two (2) years experience in carpentry.  Requires well rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
 
Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

  • Must be able to keep assigned area clean in accordance with company policies, regulations and safety
  • Must comply with all federal laws and DoD regulations regarding specifications for non-manufactured wood products
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Basic math skills are necessary
  • Basic knowledge of military equipment
  • Understand the packaging and preservation of military materials
  • Knowledge of Fed Log, Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) and Specs
  • Must be able to interact professionally with customers and tradesmen
 Location:                     Afghanistan
 Security Clearance:    N/A
  
Compensation

 $        12,830.40