Carpenter

• Performs general carpentry work involving but not limited to the erecting of wooden building frames installing exterior and interior trim laying floors building concrete forms pouring chutes constructing wooden scaffolds and similar work entailing the cutting shaping and fastening together of wood or material such as treated fiberboard that is substituted for wood.
• Fits and assembles prefabricated wooden sections; cuts shapes fits and assembles wood sections according to directions given on blueprints and sketches; performs general carpentry duties such as sawing planning jointing chiseling gluing fitting and nailing.
• Installs reworks and maintains all locks and locking mechanisms on buildings classified repositories desks and files.
• Cuts shapes and installs metal studs and ceiling joists using tin snips pop riveters and stud guns.
• Cuts shapes and assembles Plexiglas assemblies by gluing and/or fastening together by screws.
• Assembles and sets metal and wood doors and door jambs.
• Must be proficient in reading prints and sketches.
• Maintains and installs acoustic ceilings and grid panels.
• Ensures accurate and efficient replacement of parts and makes repairs and/or adjustments to equipment installations and/or fixtures.
• Performs duties under the direction of line management.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records.
• Must adhere to Safety Fire and Security regulations.
• Must be able to work alone or with others as the job requires.
• Responsible for the safe operation and proper care of materials tools and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal State Department of Energy (DOE) Corporate and Plant rules regulations Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2) and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Must have successfully completed a four (4) year Pantex approved Apprenticeship which provides experience directly related to the work currently performed by the Carpenter Shop and have a journeyman carpenter certification.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• All qualifications work history training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED)

In addition to the above requirements the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (High School diploma or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

• Lifting or carrying less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds 40)
• Straight pulling or pushing (2hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking (2hours/day)
• Standing (2hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle:
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen manuscript book etc at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Ability to distinguish basic colors (red green etc.)
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Impact noise (ex. Air hammers (EXCEPT Instrument)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Environmental dust (silica)
• Asbestos (Pipefitter and Boilermaker only)
• Fumes smoke gasses
• Grease and oils
• Motor fuels (Garage only)
• Solvents and degreasing agents
• Radiation exposure (plutonium tritium uranium)
• Strong acids and bases (Machinist Pipefitter Electrician-only)
• Works out of doors
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Confined spaces
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Shift work specify Swing / Graves
• Machinery with exposed moving parts
• Vibrations
• Isolated work assignments