Timber Frame Carpenter

The Wadsworth Company & Vermont Barns • Full-time • Wilmington, Vermont, United States • 1w ago

Vermont Barns, a Wadsworth Company, was born out of a passion for crafting traditional Vermont-made timber frame barns. We craft our timber frames using both century old hand-cutting techniques and our Hundegger K2 CNC machine. We have been building custom timber frame barns and homes throughout southern Vermont since 1995. We maintain relationships with our clients years after we’ve completed their projects and consistently produce high quality projects.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The primary accountability of this position is to build / frame pre-fabricated components, finish and package timber products and ensure the highest standards of quality control are adhered to every step in the process.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Be in constant communication with the Shop leads as to which project should be next to being completed and coordinating the day-to-day work load with his/her co-workers

Executing instructions as per the drawings and shop traveler on all pre-fabrication of timber frame and wall panel projects

Organizing flow of material in the most efficient manner on current and upcoming projects

Ensuring all shop power tools are equipped for proper use and in good / safe working order

Finishing connection details on timbers with hand and power tools

Test fitting connections, checking timber cross sections and inspecting timbers for defects ensuring grades and visual qualities are met

Sanding, staining and end sealing timbers

Packaging and shipping timber frame and material packages

Cleaning work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe work area

Assist with timber frame raisings and material package installations at various site locations

Tail sawing (if required)

Special projects (i.e.; renovations, expansions and etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES