Full Job Description: We're seeking skilled Carpenters (journeyman+) for exciting projects in select U.S cities. This includes journeymen, masters, foremen and superintendents. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise. We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career! Markets Hiring: Fort Worth, TX | West Palm Beach, FL | Miami, FL | San Antonio, TX | Memphis, TN | Columbia, SC | Chattanooga, TN | Monroe, LA | Trenton, SC/Augusta, GA | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | Savannah, GA | San Luis/Yuma, AZ | Denver, CO Salary Range: $22 - $28 per hour Benefits: • Paid Time Off • Medical • RetirementHere's what Skillit needs from you: • Have journeyman+ carpentry skills • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals • Ability to work with tools, such as, power and non-powered hand tools • Willing and able to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions • Ability to handle materials that can weigh up to 200Ibs • Strong attention to detail Here's what you'll be doing: • Interpret and follow blueprints and project specifications for carpentry tasks • Perform various carpentry tasks such as framing, installing structures, and finishing work • Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines at all times • Use a variety of tools, both powered and non-powered, effectively and safely • Seek clarification and ask questions as needed to ensure accurate work • Lift and handle materials with care and safety • Pay close attention to detail in all carpentry tasks to ensure quality workmanship
See More Details >>Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures. WORK DESCRIPTION: Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood and plywood using carpenter's hand tools and power tools while conforming to local building codes. Studies blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated. Select specified type of lumber or other materials. Prepare layout using tape measure, framing square, builders levels & lasers. Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials using pencil or chalk. Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels and other hand tools. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, screws, lags and nuts and bolts. Verifies trueness of structure with plumb bob and carpenter's level. Constructs forms and chutes for pouring concrete. Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level. Belong to local union hall. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL: Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests. Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes. Standing/Walking - Constantly (66% to 100% a day). Bend (neck and back) - Frequently (33% to 66% a day). Use of hands for repetitive grasping - Constantly (66% to 100% a day). Use of hands for pushing & pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day). Use of hands for fine manipulation - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Squatting & Kneeling - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Climb (stairs & ladders) - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Reaching Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Lift Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Knee Stand - Occasionally (less than 33% a day). Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds - Frequently (33% to 66% a day). Pushing & Pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day). MENTAL: Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required. Must be able to work independently and as a team. Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments. Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results. Must be able to plan and organize work. Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers. Must not be afraid of heights. Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy. Good attendance. Must be able to read a tape measure.
See More Details >>Carpenter Gulf Copper is currently seeking Carpenters for our Galveston location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. • Erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. • Work from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout—measuring, marking, and arranging materials—in accordance with local building codes. • Cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders. • Join the materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. • Do a final check of the accuracy of their work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment, and make any necessary adjustments. • Construct wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffolding Required Education & Experience: • A high school graduate or holder of a GED preferred. • Trade and technical school training and/or employer-provided training preferred. • Industrial and/or marine carpentry experience: • 1st Class: 3-5 years • 2nd Class: 1-3 years Working Conditions: • Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. • Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. • Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling often are necessary. • Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection. • Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. • Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. • Aboard ships, both on and offshore. Necessary Equipment Operation: • Power tools • Transit levels • Hand tools Special Skills: • Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and technical manuals. • Perform basic mathematical functions. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • High performance and a strong team player. • Commitment to company values and safety program. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. pWRhgYFc9r
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Texas typically begins with an apprenticeship, 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 189,560 carpenters nationwide, with 20,811 in Texas, and projects a 2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $500 per week in Texas, with an annual overtime average of $4,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Texas State Carpentry Association help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $60,000 annually for experienced professionals.
