Form Carpenter

TEX is hiring for Form Carpenters in Knoxville and surrounding areas!

Powering the Workforce That Builds America

Fueled by Purpose. Built for Blue Collar. We bridge the gap between high-demand projects and the nation's most skilled tradespeople. Experience a staffing partner that stays in the trenches with you, backed by accountability and decades of hands-on leadership.

Job Scope to Include any or all of the Following for Commercial Projects:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and layout plans
• Build, install, and strip concrete forms for foundations, walls, columns, slabs, and other concrete structures
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood, metal, and prefabricated forming systems
• Set and align forms to ensure proper dimensions, grade, and structural integrity
• Install anchor bolts, embeds, and rebar supports as required
• Use hand tools, power tools, laser levels, and measuring equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with concrete placement and ensure forms remain secure during pours
• Inspect completed formwork for accuracy and quality before concrete placement
• Work alongside concrete crews, laborers, and other trades to keep projects on schedule
• Maintain a clean and safe work area while following all OSHA and company safety standards
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry moderately heavy materials throughout the workday
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, and work at varying heights

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of commercial form carpentry experience
• Ability to read blueprints and layout drawings
• Experience with wood and/or engineered forming systems (Symons, Peri, Doka, EFCO, or similar is a plus)
• Reliable transportation
• OWN tools for the trade
• Proper PPE must be worn
• OSHA 10 is preferred

Please apply now and we will be in touch within a 24-hour period to discuss this opportunity and others that may be a great fit for your experience!

Building the Future One Industry at a TimeThe Pillars of Trades Exchange

Trades Exchange was founded in 2026, but our story began over 26 years ago on the jobsites, in the contractor offices, and alongside the hardworking men and women who build our nation. We launched with a singular purpose: to bridge the gap between high-demand projects and the skilled professionals who power them.

Built on a foundation of faith, accountability, and hands-on leadership, we are more than a staffing agency—we are a dedicated workforce partner. We understand the pressures of compliance and the necessity of productivity, which is why we lead from the front to protect our contractors and elevate our tradespeople.

At Trades Exchange, we don't just fill positions; we honor the craft and serve the people behind the hard hats.

Trades Exchange is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What form carpentry tools do you own?
• What forming SYSTEMS have you used on projects?

Experience:

• Form Carpentry: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person