Carpenter

The Carpenter constructs, repairs, designs and modifies structural wooden products for collapsible hard and soft shelters systems for departmental work centers. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Measures, marks and saws boards to specified size using ruler, pencil and power saws.
• Assembles and nails boards together using hammer, power stapler or nailing machine.
• Repairs damaged containers by replacing damaged parts using hand tools.
• Salvages used crating by removing nails from board with hammer, nail puller or crowbar and by sawing ends with portable electric handsaw.
• Assists in maintenance and repairs on aluminum prefabricated shelter structures to include assembling and disassembling of shelters and preservation and crating components.
• Operates power wood-working machines to include cross and bench saws, planers, band saw, router, power planer and trade associated hand tools.
• Responsible for the upkeep of workshop tools and machinery to include sharpening of saws using hand file or power tools.
• Ensures all tool, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.
• Prepares and completes documentation in Maximo.
• Inspects Hazardous Materials within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by Amentum/USAF tasking.
• May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project.
• Performs other skilled or unskilled jobs as directed by the Supervisor.
• Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Area of Operations as required by USAF/Amentum tasking.
• Conforms to Amentum/USAF safety, hazardous material and quality standards.
• Assists in the erection, construction and operations of BEAR Base shelter systems and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.
• Must be able to read and understand technical data, measurements and engineering drawings for construction, repair of portable boxes, containers and building facilities instructions pertaining to Civil Engineering and BEAR Base assets and related equipment.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• Will be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of Military or civilian experience in the field of carpentry, structural/facilities maintenance required.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified carpenter through a military or civilian formal technical training program preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Harvest Falcon, Eagle and BEAR assets preferred.