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Carpenter (Construction) - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Southaven, MS / Memphis, TN)hourly with overtimePosted 3w ago

About the role

Carpentry role supporting SpaceXSI data center construction in the Memphis/Southaven area, building forms, platforms, railings, and related structures to support civil, concrete, plumbing, electrical, and other trades.

Responsibilities

  • Build, set, and strip concrete formwork, bulkheads, blockouts, embeds, and related forming for foundations, pads, walls, piers, and equipment bases in support of civil and concrete work.
  • Construct work platforms, stairs, ladders, railings, toe boards, and access structures so civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and related crews can work safely at height and around equipment.
  • Frame, hang, and finish wood and light-gauge structures, including blocking, backing, partitions, door and window bucks, and equipment pads per issued-for-construction drawings.
  • Layout from control, measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, engineered wood, and related materials to drawing, specification, and site standards.
  • Build and maintain temporary facilities, weather protection, enclosures, and safety structures that keep other trades productive through all construction phases.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, details, elevations, and work orders; produce as-built markups.
  • Follow fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, hot-work, and permit requirements on an active construction site.
  • Operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, nailers, lasers, levels); climb structures; stage, protect, and store materials.
  • Coordinate with civil, concrete, plumbing, electrical, and other trades so forms, openings, embeds, and platforms land correctly for the next install.
  • Support punch-list closeout and turnover with engineers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Document work performed and as-built markups.
  • Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil carpentry experience building formwork, platforms, railings, framing, or related structures.
  • Ability to read construction drawings, details, elevations, and work packages.
  • Proficiency with construction hand and power tools and layout tools (tape, level, square, laser).
  • Working knowledge of construction safety, fall protection, and PPE requirements.
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights and in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all weather.
  • Hourly position with overtime; willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction.

Skills

Required:read construction drawingslayout and measurementhand and power toolssafety compliancecommunication with trades
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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