Form Carpenter in Columbia, South Carolina at Heslep Group LLC

Reports to: Foreman Classification: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt Location: Job sites — Columbia, SC and surrounding areas; travel between sites required

Position Summary

The Form Carpenter builds, sets, aligns, braces and strips the formwork that shapes cast-in-place concrete. The work covers footings, foundations, slabs on grade, walls, columns, elevated decks, stairs and site concrete. The role works under a foreman to deliver formwork that is accurate, safe and ready for inspection and placement on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, formwork layouts, shop drawings and specifications.
• Lay out and establish lines, grades and elevations using tape, string line, transit, laser level or total station.
• Build, assemble and set formwork from dimensional lumber, plywood and manufactured systems (gang forms, aluminum forms, column forms, shoring).
• Install and secure form ties, snap ties, bulkheads, keyways, chamfer, blockouts, sleeves and embeds to plan.
• Plumb, level, square, brace and shore forms to hold tolerances and resist concrete pressure during placement.
• Coordinate with rebar, MEP and finishing crews so embeds, penetrations and reinforcing are in place before pour.
• Stand by forms during concrete placement to watch for movement, leaks or failure and make adjustments.
• Strip, clean, oil, repair and stack forms for reuse; sort and store materials to reduce waste.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely; report damaged equipment.
• Measure, cut and build stairs, curbs, ramps and other site concrete forms as assigned.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and follow housekeeping standards.
• Report progress, material needs and field issues to the foreman.

Required

• 2+years of experience as a form carpenter on commercial or industrial concrete projects (or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship).
• Ability to read blueprints and formwork drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Working knowledge of formwork systems, form ties, bracing and shoring.
• Proficiency with carpentry hand tools, power saws, drills and layout instruments.
• Basic math for measurements, fractions, angles and material takeoffs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work as part of a crew.
• Reliable transportation to jobsites

Preferred

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction card (OSHA 30 a plus).
• Experience with laser levels or total stations.
• Forklift, telehandler or aerial lift certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Lift, carry and move materials up to 75 lbs regularly; heavier loads with help or equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb for most of a shift.
• Work at heights on ladders, scaffolding, elevated decks and in trenches or excavations.
• Exposure to noise, dust, concrete, form oil and moving equipment.
• Use required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest and safety-toe boots.