Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual salary of $41,748, translating to about $803 per week. In Bowling Green, KY, the average carpenter wage is approximately $800 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $100,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and growth opportunities in the construction industry.
The Tradesmen Group LLC is seeking an experienced carpenter with at least 3 years of experience working on commercial projects with finish carpentry for long-term employment beginning immediately for our headquarters in Plain City, Ohio. While at our shop, you will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work on various projects that are important pieces of our Country’s history. This position will sometimes require traveling out-of-state to our jobsites and working outside in various weather and locations. Building restoration experience is a plus. TTG is an award-winning full-service building rehabilitation/restoration company. We self-perform multiple trades, including all aspects of historic masonry restoration, roofing, architectural metals, carpentry, painting, and more! A 100% employee-owned company. TTG is one of the nation’s leading federal restoration contractors. Our footprint has grown to three regional offices located across the Midwest, East Coast, and in the South. TTG employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to preserving the community and architecture. Primary duties include and require • Proper setup and protection of work areas • Ability to perform meticulous, quality work without oversight and to work independently when required • Daily cleanup & tidiness • Able to produce carpentry assemblies for historic restoration projects from shop drawings and specifications Essential Skills & Employment Criteria • Ability to work independently when needed without direct supervision and remain on task • Person is trained & experienced in use of finish carpentry tools and equipment to include various saws, compressors, nail guns, impact guns, drills, routers, planers and other woodworking equipment • Person has experience and understanding with use of shop woodworking equipment to include, planers, jointers, drill press, routers, table saws, sanders, lathes and other similar equipment • Person is familiar with basic/typical species of wood used in common finish carpentry • Person can competently measure, cut & fit finished millwork and lumber of all types with measurements accurate to within 1/32” to 1/16” of an inch, including miters and angles • Person can competently use a framing and speed square for finding angles • Person can competently mark and cut angles and miters on finish grade lumber • Person can competently cope inside miters for installation of millwork with coping saw • Person is capable of installing finish millwork that is plumb, square, level and true • Person is competent at independently executing layout and install all common finish millwork to include door & window casing, base board, crown molding, cornice construction, common straight staircases and similar interior/exterior finish carpentry items for both stained and painted finish • Person can read blueprints and determine layouts and dimensions from prints • OSHA 10 training is required prior to job start • Ability to pass a security clearance We work where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry - adding your personal stamp to pieces of history that will last hundreds of more years. That message is the heart and soul of our company. In business since 1997 and now employee owned, TTG is passionate about preserving, restoring, and rehabilitating our country’s significant historic buildings and monuments. These time-honored structures represent who we are as individuals, communities, and a nation. Are you ready to join the legacy? When you join the TTG Team, you’ll enjoy top industry pay & benefits, including employee-owned equity sharing through the company employee stock ownership plan, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, and more. You can also apply by sending your resume directly to TTG ([email protected]) The Tradesmen Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. TTG is a federal contractor and, as such, gives priority consideration to individuals with protected veteran status. Check us out at www.tradesmengroup.com! Proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>General Purpose: To construct and repair buildings and structures under the instruction of the site Superintendent. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Install and repair components such as framing, doors, windows, ceilings, drywall, flooring, cabinets, etc. · Complete finish work such as trim and paint · Construct or repair sites using the correct materials according to blueprints, specifications, drawings, and/or verbal instructions · Demolition and site preparation prior to renovation · Properly transport and dispose of all trash and debris · Follow all OSHA and safety guidelines · Knowledge of tools and equipment such as hammers, utility knife, wrench, saws, drills, ladders, scaffolding, etc. and how to properly use them · Constructing chutes for concrete delivery, and disassembly forms after concrete is set · Frame structures using metal and/or wood building materials, lumber, or studs · Install blocking and structural bracing/supports per blueprints or plans · Read blueprints and accurately transferring layouts to ensure construction is correct · Apply joint compound/tape to seams and finish smooth when working with drywall · Sand drywall in preparation for prime and paint · Ensure correct layout and placement of diffusers, lights, sprinkler heads, etc. after installing acoustical grid ceilings and tiles · Check doors, window frames, and cabinetry are level and plumb · Hang door slabs and install hardware · Prepare substrate install VCT, carpet, sheet vinyl, etc. when working with flooring · Fabricate and seal dust barriers to contain dust and debris. Place necessary air filtration devices to meet requirements in the work area · Ensure items such as sticky mats and shoe covers are in place to prevent contamination of surrounding areas Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience: This position requires less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications: This position does not require any certifications, but OSHA-10 certification is encouraged. License: This position does not require any licenses. Most vital competencies for this role: · Customer Service · Teamwork · Ethics · Safety and Security · Dependability · Quantity · Adaptability Physical Demands: This position rarely requires sitting or the use of taste/smell. This position sometimes requires walking. This position frequently requires standing, the use of hands to finger to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and talking/hearing. This position frequently requires lifting up to 100 pounds. This position rarely requires lifting more than 100 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are important components of this job. Work Environment: This position rarely requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions or extreme heat or cold conditions (non-weather related), and outdoor weather conditions. This position sometimes requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. This position frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is considered loud (manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) to very loud (jack-hammer work, front row at a rock concert) depending on the job site. Travel: This position may require travel of up to 30% of the time. Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Parental leave • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Application Question(s): • Are you willing to travel if required by this position? • Have you been convicted of a crime in the last 7 years? If so, please explain. A conviction will not automatically bar employment. • What is your desired hourly rate? Experience: • Carpentry: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Commercial Carpenter Kelley Construction, Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY is recruiting for Carpenters. Kelley Constructions market to include: industrial, office, hospitality and retail new and renovation projects. Individual will work with a great team consisting of carpenters and a Superintendent. If you are a team player that is looking for a dynamic company & culture, please apply with us. We offer a competitive benefit package. Summary: To perform rough and finish carpentry in the alteration and construction of buildings and specialty wood items; perform related work. Minimum Qualifications: • 1 -3 years of performing rough and finish carpentry • Must have the ability to perform new and remodel concrete and wood construction • Will be required to use and maintain the tools and equipment associated with carpentry work; insuring safety practices are followed on job sites • Responsible for estimating time and materials needed for carpentry related job • Required to visualize: sketching and designing wood projects • Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints • Individual must be flexible and able to travel away from home for several days at a time Apply at http://www.kelleyconstruction.com/careers.html Kelley Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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