Carpenter (Construction) – Memphis

Job Overview

SpaceXAI · Southaven, MS · onsite

SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

The carpentry role acts as a key support system for all phases and disciplines of SpaceXAI data center construction. As a Construction Carpenter, you will layout, cut, assemble, and turn over temporary and permanent structures that keep the Memphis/Southaven supercomputer campus moving.

Responsibilities:

• Build, set, and strip concrete formwork, bulkheads, blockouts, embeds, and related forming for foundations, pads, walls, piers, and equipment bases.
• Construct work platforms, stairs, ladders, railings, toe boards, and access structures.
• Frame, hang, and finish wood and light-gauge structures.
• Layout from control, measure, cut, and assemble lumber, plywood, engineered wood, and related materials.
• Build and maintain temporary facilities, weather protection, enclosures, and safety structures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, details, elevations, and work orders.
• Follow fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, hot-work, and permit requirements.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Coordinate with civil, concrete, plumbing, electrical, and other trades.
• Support punch-list closeout and turnover.
• Document work performed and as-built markups.
• Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of commercial, industrial, or heavy-civil carpentry experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Proficiency with construction hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of construction safety, fall protection, and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights and in confined spaces.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Journey-level carpenter experience.
• Industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction experience.
• Experience on large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training.
• Knowledge of print reading for architectural, structural, and civil drawings.

Additional Requirements:

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights.

Key skills: construction, carpentry, formwork, platforms, railings, framing, safety, PPE, hand tools, power tools, journey-level carpenter, industrial construction, data center construction, OSHA 30, print reading