Job Details Carpenters construct, install, and repair a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial structures and fixtures. In general, carpenters work with wood, steel, and concrete. Carpenters are also often involved with demolition and maintenance of these structures and fixtures. Duties and Responsibilities • Installs foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, drywall, plastics, and composites of multiple materials. • Form, brace, and align concrete formwork. • Place and finish concrete with rakes, vibrator, screeds, floats, and trowels. • Place concrete reinforcing by use of tie wire. • Remove formwork from previously finished surfaces. • Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and plumb. • Fits and installs windows, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter’s level, plumb bob, laser levels, hand tools, and power tools. • Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels. • Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions. • Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power tools. • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment. • Builds, repairs, or installs cabinets, doors, frameworks, hardware, specialties, floors, or other fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools. • Unloads and moves necessary materials around jobsite. • Cleans up worksite debris. • This is a general description and does not include all duties and responsibilities. • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to multitask • Detail oriented • Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, plans, and specifications • General understanding of legal requirements relating to construction • Thorough understanding of quality building practices • Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them • Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet project schedule • Proficient with computers • Current valid driver’s license Education and Experience • Proven experience as carpenter. • Knowledge and safe use of hand and power tools required for the duties and responsibilities of the carpenter position. • Working knowledge of blueprints and drawings. • Ability to read and interpret product data and instructions. • Employee is required to supply hand tools required for the duties and responsibilities of the carpenter position. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Primarily performs work at construction job sites with regular exposure to all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow, and some work in controlled office environments. In a normal day, the employee must be able to stand for 7+ hours, walk 4-6 hours and must be able to drive 1-4 hours. This position requires little to no sitting. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. This employee must be able use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. In this position, employee must be able bend at the waist, squat at the knees, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, and crawl. In this position, employee occasionally may work at heights above 6 feet. Working Hours This position is non-exempt. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (1/2 hour lunch) Due to the nature of our business, off hours and additional hours may be required. Contact Candidates should forward resume and salary requirements to careers@bandhconst.com.
See More Details >>Local furniture manufacturer is looking for candidates with carpentry shop skills to help build product! Great opportunity with a large company looking for long term fits! Job Title - Carpentry Shop Professional Pay Rate - $16-$20 /h (based on experience. Weekly Spread - Contract to hire Will you pay more for rock stars - no Location: Chambersburg Pennsylvania 17201 Shift: Mon-Thurs 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am to 10:00 am 3 most important things client needs this person to have Reliable transportation to get to work -Ability to lift heavy items -Good communication skills Responsibilities: • Match the appropriate parts to the stringers • Assembly of stairs by inserting tread and risers into the stringer, clamping the stair, gluing and hammering in wedges, gluing and stapling in the v-block, and nailing/screwing the riser into the back of the tread • Remove stair from assembly table and move it to the punch out table • Quality control by looking for any nail blow-outs, screw blow-outs, and making sure everything is properly seated and secured • Cut and install scotia and wrap stairs as needed • Stage stairs on skids for the loading department Qualifications: • Being able to perform manual labor relevant to the specific department, such as lifting up to 50 lbs. • Good problem-solving skills • Good communication skills • Prior carpentry experience preferred by not required • Ability to work as a team, as well as be self-managed when working alone • Conscientious, hardworking, team player, and detail oriented • Positive attitude and respect for others • Consistent respect for appropriate attendance and punctuality • Appreciation for a respectful work environment To Apply please submit updated resume.
See More Details >>Job Description Work Schedule: 6:00 am to 3:30 pm on Monday to Thursday and 6:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday. This can vary a little (in terms of out-times) depending on daily/weekly needs. If the work is there, they could be working a full day on Fridays and vice versa, if the volume is not there they could be off on a Friday. Requirements Hand staining rail parts, handrail, plates, and newel •Scanning product through the finishing process •Understanding and being able to identify different colors/stains •At times color matching or creating stain through master samples •Ability to identify and correct details when possible •Go out to the inventory control shed in the morning to grab daily material •Taking full waste barrels out to the inventory control shed •Read and understand tags for proper color or product •Assisting in sanding flooring, stair treads, stair risers, plate, and newel •Assist on the Makor machine as needed •Run scuffing machines •Clean workstations at the end of the day with the proper cleaning solution •Being able to perform manual labor relevant to the specific department, such as pushing and pulling carts with product Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Good problem-solving skills •Good communication skills •Ability to work as a team, as well as be self-managed when working alone •Computer literate •Conscientious, hardworking, and detail oriented •Positive attitude and respect for others •Consistent respect for appropriate attendance and punctuality •Appreciation for a respectful work environment Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision PTO 401K Vacation
See More Details >>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 Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 annually, or about $802.85 per week. In Chambersburg, PA, the average carpenter wage is approximately $855 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,511. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.