Becoming a carpenter in Alpena, MI, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,511 in the construction industry. In Alpena, MI, carpenters can expect to earn around $1,511 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Job Summary: IKEA remains committed to producing inspiring and functional home furnishing solutions that improve the daily lives of consumers. In the role of a Carpenter Position at the company, you hold a significant position in bringing this commitment to life by expertly crafting top-notch furniture displays, showroom layouts, and personalized fixtures that highlight our products in a compelling manner. A Carpenter Position's Duties: • Your role involves elevating the in-store customer journey through the creation of a powerful visual impact that resonates with the essence of the IKEA Brand. • Putting together, organizing, and styling in-store displays to showcase the product range and uphold the recognizable IKEA visual identity. • Conscious utilization of resources and materials to diminish the ecological footprint while capitalizing on recycling and reusing options. Key Responsibilities: • Build, adjust, and mount furniture and indoor presentations following the design guidelines of IKEA. • Operate woodworking tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner. • Aid in crafting motivating room arrangements that resonate with the requirements and popular fashions of clients. • Maintain adherence to IKEA's safety and quality standards in all carpentry work.
See More Details >>The KRS team is looking for dynamic individuals that are highly self-motivated to join our bridge construction crew and enjoy a rewarding career, while traveling nationwide. The position involves continuous travel from job to job throughout the United States in company vehicles with rapid advancement opportunities. Crew schedules are 6 work weeks on, (with weekends) followed by a week off. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. has been at the forefront of railroad bridge rehabilitation in the United States and Canada since the mid-1950s. We are one of the nation's largest railroad bridge contracting and engineering companies, serving Class 1, regional and short line railroads. KRS has a strong safety culture and is a trusted partner with the railroad industry. We have been building careers for over 60 years and offer competitive wages with a rich benefits package. We provide on the job training. With a base knowledge of construction tasks and physical labor experience, the Bridge Construction Technician will be trained to assist their Foreman with tasks associated with the repair and construction of railroad bridges. Compensation The average starting wage for this role will be between $22.65 - $25.75 per hour $65,000 and $80,000 per year), commensurate with experience. Lodging Allowance $735/per week. Job Responsibilities • Remove steel rivets with pneumatic tool • Tighten structural steel bolts with impact wrench • Remove existing structural steel with oxygen and acetylene torch • Drill holes in existing or new structural steel with magnetic drill • Drill holes in existing or new timber with 1/2" Electric or Hydraulic Drill • Hang Scaffolding • Work at heights while utilizing lineman equipment • Ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain • Drive spikes and drive pins with maul • Dig using hand shovel • Operate 1/2' drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools and chain saw • Use lineman gear, D-handle spade (shovel), sharp shooter (shovel), crow bar, and pry bar. Benefits KRS offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Plan with company match • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flex scheduling to provide regular time off • Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts once qualified • Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent) • Paid Short Term Disability Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program Incentives • Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, and transportation Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • Current Driver's License with a favorable driving record (CDL is preferred and commands a premium rate) • Previous experience with heavy physical labor • Exposure to heights Physical Demands • This position involves heavy lifting of up to 70 pounds; long hours of standing, walking, and climbing on remote jobsites; detailed work with hands and fingers using machinery and controls; grabbing, reaching, and push/pull tasks; balancing, sometimes while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Jobsites can be noisy with sounds of machinery and moving trains so raised voices may need to be used to hear. Ability to read and write are required as the position involves completion of information and forms. Work Environment • This position involves routine exposure to outside weather conditions and involves working around moving mechanical parts with vibration. Work is performed at heights of up to 500'. • Occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals as well as sources of electricity • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law Skills: Bridge Building, CDL Driver's License, Civil Engineering, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Incentive Programs, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Railroad Construction, Scaffolding, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Vision Plan About the Company: Koppers
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