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 wage of $41,748, translating to about $803 per week. In Monroe, LA, carpenters can expect to earn around $89.8 per hour, with an average weekly wage of approximately $449. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Position: Carpenter - Monroe,LA Carpenter Concrete Finisher SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Carpenter Concrete Finisher that will be responsible for providing skilled craftsmanship for installation of formwork, finish carpentry and drywall. Responsible for smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using appropriate tools (i.e., hand or power tools, floats, trowels, screeds). RESPONSIBILITIES • Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine material requirements and measure dimensions • Build decks, stairs, roofs, and other temporary structures; install shelves, setup tool trailers/conex’s, silt fences/straw bales, and setup site per erosion control plan • Hand-set forms and assemble gang forms • Concrete and rough carpentry • Hand set walls • Footings • Set gang wall forms • Structural concrete decks • Slab on metal deck and grade • Concrete columns • Drywall • Finish carpentry, doors and hardware • Set door frames, hang doors, and install hardware • Finish carpentry: toilet accessories, hand rails, corner guards, toilet partitions, lockers, upper cabinets, lower cabinets, countertops, wall paneling systems, coffered ceiling systems and running trim • Assist journeyman and foreman with shooting grades and elevations • Unload, handle, stockpile, and erect prefabricated materials • Perform concrete and rough carpentry (hand set walls, footings, gang wall forms, structural concrete decks, drywall, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, millwork, and cabinetry) • Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels; perform all other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED • Minimum of two 3 years carpentry experience • Ability to work with precision, visualize solid objects from drawings, and speak and understand English • Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, and effective communication including active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements • * Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs. • Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment. A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage • Dental plan • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption Assistance • Gym Membership Discount Program for CA, CO, WA, MN only** Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. Please make note: • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible® Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. Other Items to Note • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
See More Details >>Salary: Asphalt Highway Construction Crew Laborers Needed! Join D&J Construction Company and build your career with on-the-job training. Prior experience preferred but not required. Position: Highway Construction Crew Laborer Key Responsibilities: • Perform a wide variety of construction-related activities. • Participate in all phases of highway construction. • Prepare and clean up job sites. • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and brooms. • Potential training in traffic control management. • Potential operation of power tools such as jackhammers, earth tampers, and pavement breakers. Employee and Family Benefits: • Health, Vision, and Dental Plans. • 401K with matching contributions. • Disability and Life Insurance. • Hourly pay with overtime, paid weekly on Thursdays. Job Requirements: • Flexible and dependable availability primarily day work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and nighttime work. • Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or other senior crew members. • Dependable attendance and punctuality. • Prior asphalt experience is preferred. Applicant Requirements: • Valid email address. • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. D&J Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. remote work
See More Details >>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 – Custom Furniture & Cabinetry Installer 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. Roles and Duties: • Your responsibility is to enrich the in-store customer experience by ensuring a cohesive visual representation that reflects the core values of the IKEA Brand. • Putting together, organizing, and styling in-store displays to showcase the product range and uphold the recognizable IKEA visual identity. • Strategically managing resources and materials to lessen environmental harm and maximize the potential for recycling and reusing. Key Responsibilities: • Assemble, adjust, and place furniture and interior exhibits based on the design concepts defined by IKEA. • Operate woodworking tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner. • Support in developing stimulating room decors that showcase the needs and contemporary tendencies of customers. • Maintain adherence to IKEA's safety and quality standards in all carpentry work.
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