A Manufacturer in Muscle Shoals is seeking entry-level carpenters who have recently graduated with a tech degree or diploma in woodworking/carpentry. HUGE opportunity for a great career with the #1 manufacturing company in the world. LIMITLESS growth and pay potential. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it! • WORK SCHEDULE* - Must be flexible, some weeks may include 12 hour days, up to 7 days a week (not all weeks will be this busy but must be open to working that schedule) - Opportunity for project extension, or ultimate direct-hire Description: - Framing large industrial furnaces for install, repair, rebuilds. - Building: Constructing rafters, partitions, and tunnel bracings - Installing: Installing doors, windows, and frames - Creating forms: Making wooden forms for pouring concrete - Erecting and dismantling: Setting up and taking down scaffolding - Adhering to codes: Following local building and safety codes - Monitoring: Monitoring processes, materials, and the environment to detect and assess problems - Updating knowledge: Keeping up to date technically and applying new knowledge to the job - Coordinating: Working with others to get tasks accomplished Duties: - Physical Labor: lifting, moving items - Technical skills: measuring (length, height, weight), assembling, hand tools, setting up machinery if needed Requirements: - Forklift Cert - OSAH 10 Cert - Tech Diploma or Associates or Bachelors in Carpentry - Safety First attitude! - Unmatched work ethic - Openness to travel (within country and eventually worldwide) - Ability to work REQUIRED 7-12's work schedule during site projects - Ability to work on your feet, doing physical work, for that amount of time - Ability to safely & consistently lift 25-50 lbs - Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs on occasion Education:OtherEmployment Type: CONTRACTOR
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Muscle Shoals, AL, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned 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 sector. In Muscle Shoals, AL, carpenters can expect to earn an average of $862 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and various training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
