POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to facilities management, the General Services Technician - Unlicensed Carpenter is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and repair of items associated with the carpentry field inclu…
Carpenter jobs in Boston, MA
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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continued to grow over its long history! Wollaston Alloys/CPP Boston is seeking a driven individual to join our team as an entry level Carpenter in our Pattern Shop! This is a crucial position within our facility. This i…
Fine Gardening Crew Lead – Parterre Garden Services, Inc. Join a Team Dedicated to Creating Exceptional Landscapes! Are you passionate about horticulture, skilled in garden care, and excited to lead a team? At Parterre G…
expanding again as work has piled up well past the next year and continues to flood in. We are looking to hire several Lead Quality Carpenters. The job is year-round steady work, we do not slow down during the winter at…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
and renovation company based in New England and Florida which services East Coast projects. re:fab is looking for experienced carpenters/ framers to work as a subcontractor for a large commercial project in Boston MA are…
The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies p…
Job Title: Finish Carpenter Job Description Aerotek is hiring immediately for skilled carpenters in the Boston area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute high-quality craftsmanship on a variety of construction…
individuals Represent the company as a professional, empathetic, and trustworthy home service ally Who You Are ~5+ years of carpenter or paid home repair experience ~ Experience in most of the following: ~ Carpentry ~ Dr…
Maintenance Technician at Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina. Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina, located in the historic Jeffreis Point neighborhood of East Boston, is seeking a qualified Building Maintenance Technician.…
Job Summary: Newly Weds Foods is hiring for a Second Shift Mechanic in our Watertown plant! We provide ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country. This is your chance to develop a great paying and stab…
What carpenters earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Journeyman | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$55 | $79k–$115k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
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.
Resume tips that move the needle
For carpenters specifically — generic advice costs you here
Split your experience clearly: rough framing, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or concrete forms.
List OSHA 10 or 30 and any fall-protection or scaffold training.
Quantify projects, such as homes framed, units trimmed, or stair systems built.
Mention union apprenticeship standing or journeyman status if applicable.
Name materials and systems you know, from engineered lumber and I-joists to advanced framing.
Where this role goes
Typical progression
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