Carpenter

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Job Description

Carpenter

Position: Carpenter

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Carpenter, reporting to Facilities Services Lead, performs a range of carpentry tasks including wood and steel framing, trim and finish work, shipping container construction, door and hardware replacement and repair, as well as drywall repair. The role requires familiarity with general commercial construction and basic knowledge of facilities maintenance areas such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, windows, roofing, and flooring. This position is involved in the upkeep of the Milwaukee Global Headquarters campus.

Schedule: 6am-2:30pm Mon-Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Carpentry & Construction

• Perform commercial carpentry and construction-related tasks
• Proficient in rough and finish carpentry, including casework, hardware, ceilings, flooring, drywall, and door hardware
• Experience in flooring installation, general construction, and repairs
• Paint, mud, tape, and complete finish work as needed
• Assist with fitting and installing window frames, doors, door frames, hardware, and trim
• Lay out flooring and drywall to ensure correct alignment and compatibility
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for above-ground structures

• Knowledge of commercial construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment
• Familiarity with building products, emerging technologies, and related updates
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with basic hand and power tools for minor repairs
• Ability to measure, shape, and cut materials (wood, plastic, fiberglass)
• Capable of lifting and handling items up to 60 pounds
• Operate aerial lifts and industrial fork trucks
• Knowledge of English and metric screws, nuts, bolts, fasteners, wrenches, and sockets

Project Management & Communication

• Provide project management support as needed
• Ability to communicate job status or issues to Facilities Services, Lead, or Facilities Management
• Receive and understand directives from Facility leadership
• Collaborate with designers and facility professionals
• Experience instructing and directing other construction trade helpers
• Respond to inquiries to support individual, team, and company objectives

Planning & Documentation

• Plan and prepare for assignments, ensuring all necessary tools are available
• Take measurements and calculate required material quantities
• Read and interpret blueprints, building specifications, drawings, and technical documents
• Complete and submit required documentation, including time reporting, expense reports, job tickets, delivery tickets, change orders, issue tickets, and punch list reports
• Track time spent using the CAFM (work ticketing system)

Compliance & Safety

• Follow and comply with established safety procedures, work rules, and regulations
• Maintain relevant training and certifications as applicable
• Awareness of safety protocols and regulatory standards
• Other Responsibilities
• Prioritize and manage work schedule independently
• Availability during off-hours for special projects when required
• Engage in process improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Organizational Behaviors/Change

• Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, IS09001, IS014000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures
• Strong communication skills required for working with a variety of teams and employees across the campus
• Has accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines. Monitors progress and redirects efforts when goals are not being met
• Responds with urgency to internal/external customer needs and works to resolve customer problems quickly through follow-up and professional communication
• Demonstrates sound business ethics; shows consistency among principles, values, and behavior; builds trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments
• Detail oriented with a commitment to excellence in the execution of tasks

Interpersonal

• Develops effective working relationships with employees and leaders across functions and businesses
• Interacts effectively on a daily basis with the support resources assigned to the position
• Communicates to management and support personnel any information and updates associated with tickets and projects for the maintenance team
• Strong representative of team in meetings with various support groups

Business

• Understands business goals and utilizes this information to recommend improvements and changes
• Responds urgently to customer needs
• Conducts tasks in accordance with all applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations. Familiar with policies and procedures relating to standards of business conduct that are associated with job functions
• Understands documentation and processes associated with the work of the maintenance department

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent in some aspect of carpentry
• Equivalent educational experience may be considered
• Must possess Wisconsin Journeyman Carpenter license

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6 years of commercial carpentry experience
• Previous experience working with hand and power tools

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work independently
• Skilled in both written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and positively
• Proven technical problem-solving abilities and training skills
• Ability to problem solve and implement solutions
• Ability to participate in team environment with the skill to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license
• Ability to interface successfully with peers, management, vendors, contractors and customers

You will be part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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