At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Factory Framing Carpenter position available in Winchester, VA! Pay and Benefits: $22-26/hour. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications. This is a full time (40 hours/week), permanent position eligible for full benefits. (See below for detailed benefits information.) About the Role: As Factory Framing Carpenter, you will be essential to our manufacturing operations, focusing on assembling and framing pre-built housing components. This role involves producing factory framing designs by assembling floor trusses and wall panels into "cartridges," which may include roof cartridges using pre-built roof trusses. The carpenter will follow detailed build plans from our architecture and design team, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications. Essential Responsibilities: • Assemble and frame pre-built housing components into cartridge designs. • Follow detailed build plans provided by the architecture and design team to ensure precision and adherence to specifications. • Verify measurements, follow build step instructions, and identify creative solutions when framing materials are not exact. • Collaborate effectively with other framing station carpenters, fostering trust and identifying opportunities for process efficiencies. • Provide feedback and suggestions for improving assembly processes, addressing bottlenecks, and enhancing manufacturing techniques. • Meet or exceed production goals set for the day or week, ensuring that the required capacity of board feet and/or cartridges is achieved. • Prioritize safety by understanding and adhering to all safety guidelines and requirements set by the factory framing manager and safety manager. Essential Competencies: • Positive attitude • Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization. • Strong interpersonal skills • Oral and written communication skills • Professional appearance and behavior Preferred Qualifications: • Education/Credentials: High school diploma or its equivalent preferred • 1-2 years of carpentry experience preferred or a willingness to upskill into this position • Ability to accurately identify products, read tape measurer, and use air/power tools preferred • Ability to read design plans preferred • Forklift, Machinery training preferred • Proven ability to apply math, writing, and communication skills • Bilingual Speaking (Spanish/English) preferred Physical Demands of Job: • Requires vision, speech and hearing • Requires ability to lift up to 75 pounds • Requires ability to work one duty for eight to ten hours Environmental Factors: Outside weather conditions, construction site and manufacturing facility exposure. Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds. • Salary: $22.00-$26.00 per hour (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills) • Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Holiday Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave • Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches • Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members. Van Metre Core Values Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance Van Metre Mission Statement The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.
See More Details >>WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW MULTI SKILLED CARPENTERS. Handyman Connection of Winchester, VA is seeking a Carpenter with experience as a residential carpenter to build decks, build screen porches, replace doors, install trim, install shelving, custom carpentry projects, etc. Handyman Connection is a locally owned and operated, well established Home Improvement Company serving Frederick County (VA), Clarke County (VA), Warren County (VA), Shenandoah County (VA), Berkeley County (WV), Jefferson County (WV), and Morgan County (WV) with excellent customer service and quality work. What You Will Receive • Earn up to $1,200/week, depending on your skills and availability • Work as an Independent Contractor on your own schedule • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES are also available • Professional Office Support - scheduling, customer support, job tracking, billing • Successful marketing campaign that brings us well qualified customers Responsibilities • You must have experience as a residential carpenter, and you must have a positive attitude. • You must be experienced with the following: install Trex and or Timbertech Composite Decking, installing various types of composite or vinyl railing systems, installing Screen-Tite Screening Systems • Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. • Ability to determine and clearly identify proper materials and material quantities for new and existing projects. • Ability to Read and Interpret Plans • Knowledge of Local Building Codes • Evaluate customer requests, price projects, troubleshoot customer issues, and present a description of a work order to a customer. Requirements • Valid Driver's License and Own Transportation • Your Own Tools • Business Liability Insurance (For Independent Contractor) • VA or WV Contractors License (For Independent Contractor) • Business License (For Independent Contractor) • 10 years of professional experience in residential home repairs and remodeling • Pass a Criminal Background Check - No criminal convictions We are always looking to speak with an experienced handyman or craftsman who has experience as a Remodeler, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Mason, or Installer or any skilled tradesman (apprentice, journeyman or master level) from the residential or commercial construction industry. Ready to Learn More? Please complete the short application, and we will contact you for a quick conversation to see if this could be the right match for you. What our customers say: Watch More Why Handyman Connection?
See More Details >>If you’re excited about this opportunity and feel it’s a perfect fit, don’t wait! Submit your resume to homes@foremanbuilders.com Subject: Office Assistant We can use a very experienced carpenter. If you like to work on custom homes and have more than 5 years of experience, contact us.
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 a projected job growth of 8% from 2020 to 2030. In Winchester, VA, apprentices earn an average of $500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $41,748 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild offer pathways to find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities for advancement and specialization in the construction industry.
