your free time. If any of that speaks to you, we may have the perfect position for you! We are looking for our next Framing Crew Carpenter for projects in and around the West Bend area (within a 1+ hour travel radius). J…
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Carpenters frame structures, hang doors, build stairs, and run finish trim, reading plans and working wood and engineered materials to tight tolerances on site.
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$18–$43/hr
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What carpenters earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$65k |
| Master / Lead | $30–$43 | $62k–$90k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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Open roles across the US
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$24 - $25 per hour
work ~ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance ~401(k) with Company Match ~ Paid Time Off ~ Structured path to Mid-Level and Lead Carpenter What You'll Do Perform custom cabinet installation, countertop setting, and finish car…
$32 - $38 per hour
Carpenter (Home Services) ️We're Looking to Add a Home Services Carpenter to our Team! Location : Salem, NH | Blackdog Home Services Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in detail and craftsmanship? Join the award…
job that’s simply finished and one that’s finished right. At The Norfolk Companies , we’re looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter / Cabinet Installer who takes ownership of the details, knows how to solve challenges i…
Experience Sets the Standard. Norfolk Kitchen & Bath , a division of The Norfolk Companies , is seeking an experienced Lead Carpenter / Cabinet Installer to join our residential kitchen and bath remodeling team. This is…
$32 - $40 per hour
Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling (Nashua, NH) ️ We're Hiring: Lead Carpenters Locations: Salem & Nashua, NH | Blackdog Builders, Inc. Are you a skilled carpenter who takes pride in detail and craftsmanship? Join t…
$35 per hour
work you’re proud of. At Norfolk Kitchen & Bath, that’s exactly what we’re looking for. We’re hiring an experienced Lead Carpenter for our Nashua team—someone who can take ownership in the field, lead other carpenters, a…
Skilled Trades Services is recruiting for TRIM carpenters / Cabinet Makers in the Winston-Salem, NC area. TEMP-TO-HIRE! The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and fabricating high quality custom displays fo…
Lead Cabinet Installer / Finish Carpenter Build Something Better With Us Closet Factory Omaha is growing, and we're looking for skilled installers and finish carpenters who take pride in their work. We're currently movin…
Cabinet Installer / Finish Carpenter Join a Growing Team That Takes Pride in Quality Work Closet Factory Omaha is looking for motivated installers and finish carpenters to join our team. We design, manufacture, and insta…
Closet Factory is the national leader in Custom Closets and Home Organization solutions. For over 40 years, we have been creating dynamic, truly custom solutions for every room in our clients’ homes—closets, home offices…
$35 - $45 per hour
SUMMARY Fresh Start Contracting is looking for an experienced, well-rounded carpenter for its List Services division! List Services focuses on small project, handyman and concierge services. The position of List Services…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Framing and layoutFinish and trim workBlueprint readingPrecise measuring and mathPower and hand toolsBuilding code awarenessJob site safetyWorking with other trades
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Are you stronger in rough framing or finish work?
Answer honestly and give an example of your best work in that lane. Foremen staff crews by strength, so clarity helps you both.
How do you lay out a wall from plans?
Walk through plate layout, stud spacing, openings with headers, and checking square and dimensions against the print before nailing.
Tell me about a time the plans did not match site conditions. What did you do?
Show that you stopped, flagged it to the lead or GC, and documented the change rather than improvising something an inspector would catch.
What is your approach to keeping cuts accurate over a long day?
Mention habits like measure twice, marking waste side, checking your saw's square, and slowing down when tired. Consistency is the craft.
What tools do you bring, and which are you fastest with?
Give a real inventory and one specialty, whether it is running crown, setting doors, or framing stairs. Owning your tools signals commitment.
How do you work around electricians and plumbers on a busy site?
Talk about sequencing, protecting their rough-in, and communicating before cutting or furring anything near other trades' work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
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Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
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Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
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Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Carpenter's Helper
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Apprentice Carpenter
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Journeyman Carpenter
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Lead Carpenter
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General Contractor
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