Join our team as a Full-Time Carpenter and play a key role in enhancing the customer experience at IKEA. Your creativity and craftsmanship will be essential in leaving a lasting impression that aligns with our renowned brand. Responsibilities: • Create and build engaging in-store media to ensure our product ranges are presented effectively, reflecting the IKEA visual identity. • Utilize sustainable practices by consciously managing materials and resources, focusing on recycling and reusing wherever possible. • Contribute to the overall aesthetic and functionality of our store environment to enhance the shopping experience for customers. If you are passionate about woodworking and design, and seek to make a positive impact in a dynamic retail setting, we invite you to apply!
See More Details >>The future is looking bright, Texas! RenewableWorks is still accepting applications for an exciting solar project in the Lufkin area. Whether you're a seasoned solar professional or aspiring first-timer, we'd love for you to join our crew! We're currently looking for Locals to Lufkin and surrounding towns. If you, or anyone you know, are within 30 miles - WE WANT YOU! As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for assembling, installing, moving and maintaining solar systems and other structures in compliance with site assessments and schematics. You'll be instrumental in the operations of sustainable energy units on commercial solar farm sites. Heads up: This is a physically demanding role that will require you to work in all kinds of weather. A strong work ethic will serve you well, along with prior solar or construction experience (this is a plus, not a must!). Make a power move today and join us as we build a brighter future, one solar project at a time.
See More Details >>ABOUT Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. If you’re interested in becoming an Aircrewman in the Navy Reserve, check out the following careers available in the field. CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN THE NAVY RESERVE BUILDER Gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, brickwork, painting, cabinetry and more. CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN Make sure the Navy's power grid stays lit—from the poles and lines outside to the complex electrical and communication wiring inside structures. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR From crane operation to roadbuilding equipment, you can help pave the way for successful Navy missions and earn your operators’ licenses while you do it. STEELWORKER Manage construction operations, craft steel structures, and perform welding, cutting and other specialized metalwork operations. UTILITIESMAN From maintaining heating, air and plumbing systems on Navy bases to rebuilding utilities infrastructure for hospitals in cities struck by natural disasters, it’s up to you to keep vital systems running. PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Bonus amounts may vary based on eligibility Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Lufkin, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $859 in 2025, and projects an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $41,748 per year in the U.S., with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
