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Carpenter - Ascent Aviation (Pinal Airpark)
Ascent Aviation
24641 Pinal Air Park Rd
compensation:
$21-$23 an hour - plus full benefits
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Carpenter
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Who we are and where we are going:
Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.
As a Carpenter at Ascent Aviation Services, you’ll work alongside a skilled and dedicated team to help construct, repair, and maintain the essential woodwork, fixtures, and infrastructure that keep our facilities running efficiently and safely. You’ll apply your craftsmanship to a wide variety of tasks, from building and repairing sipping crates and aircraft cradles to installing partitions, doors, flooring, and cabinetry, all while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized workspace. This position is vital in supporting the expansion of our operations, including the launch of our 777 program and new hangar facilities.
In this role, you will embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, contributing directly to the strength of our team. If you take pride in precise, hands-on work and thrive in a team environment that’s shaping the future of aviation, this is your opportunity to build your career with a company that’s truly going places.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs and repairs structural woodwork and equipment working from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
Builds, repairs, and installs shipping crates, cradles, shoring, counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and building framework and using trim using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools.
Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
Performs cement work.
Maintains log of materials used and hours worked.
Maintains and repairs tools.
Ensures that shop area is clean and free from hazards, and that all work performed is done in a safe manner, including directing activities in a manner that protects employee from harm.
YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:
401K with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
PTO
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Development and Career Growth Opportunities
EAP
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
Working knowledge of principles of carpentry.
Attention to detail and mathematical skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language and the ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
Ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to position.
Ability to safely drive and operate a manual shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment.
Ability to work with and without supervision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Post-secondary education or equivalent training in carpentry required.
Five years’ experience in all phases of carpentry highly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above shoulder level.
Requires occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, and balancing.
Requires frequent lifting and carrying weight up to 35 pounds and occasional pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Carpenter’s hand tools, power tools, cement, and roofing equipment.
May be required to operate additional carpentry equipment not explicitly listed in this description as needed to perform job duties effectively.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work primarily in the carpenter shop, maintenance hangars, and housing areas.
Potential hazards include exposure to materials listed on Material Safety Data Sheets, exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, desert wildlife and insects, and working around moving machinery.
Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, gloves, safety belts, and protective clothing.
OTHER DUTIES:
May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.
SMS REQUIREMENTS:
Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.
Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.
If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS
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